Here's what nobody tells you: That professor you're terrified of emailing? They've probably sent their own share of nervous emails. They've asked for extensions on article deadlines. They've requested meeting reschedules. They've navigated the awkward dance of professional communication.

Before you can make room for what you want, you need to get honest about what's already taking up space. But here's the plot twist: not all your "must-dos" are actually musts.

Think of a pendulum swinging back and forth. That's exactly what your nervous system is designed to do—move between being "on" (alert, focused, maybe stressed) and being "off" (calm, restored, actually relaxed).

Want to understand what truly motivates your student? Researcher Anne-Laure Le Cunff from Ness Labs has identified four distinct types of curiosity, each driving learning in different ways. Understanding your child's curiosity type can revolutionise how you support their education

Summer offers a rare gift – unstructured (or less structured) time that leaves you free to explore who you are becoming, beyond courses and grades. The projects suggested in this resource aren't about productivity or achievement. They're invitations to connect with parts of yourself that get pushed aside during the busy academic year and build skills that support your whole self – not just your student self.