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Dr Becky Carlyle - Academic overwhelm, you’re not the only one

Dr Becky Carlyle, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this candid blog, Becky reflects on the reality of feeling overwhelmed during a demanding stage of an academic career. She describes the competing pressures of grant writing, teaching, leadership roles, family life and supporting research teams, while still finding joy in discovery and mentoring. Becky shares practical approaches that help her stay organised and protect wellbeing, including structured prioritisation, making space for personal life and recognising that difficult periods should have an end…

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