Vernon Lindsay PhD

I like to leave work in the office on Friday, but sometimes it follows me home on the weekends. Does that ever happen to you?

"I hit the driveway after a long run, and my phone lit up. Two colleagues messaged me about an email sent to all university faculty. An attendee of the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) workshop I led the previous day manipulated my words."

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When DEIA Hate Is Good I hit the driveway after a long run, and my phone lit up. Two colleagues messaged me about an email sent to all university faculty. An attendee of the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) workshop I led the previous day manipulated my words. Full of the euphoria I experienced while...

How did you start your day? After a slow start, I connected with this group of aspiring doctors American University of Antigua Wellness to run and things only improved.

How do you manage emotions before speaking in public? Solutions lie in your awareness of what's happening inside.

"A mixture of nerves and enthusiasm filled my body. Moments before any presentation it’s the same thing. I'm excited about the topic, concerned about the reception, and eager to begin."

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DEIA Beginnings A mixture of nerves and enthusiasm filled my body. Moments before any presentation it’s the same thing. I'm excited about the topic, concerned about the reception, and eager to begin. Last Thursday, I arrived twenty minutes before the scheduled time to lead a faculty development workshop on Divers...

How is writing a blog post, article, or book different from a conference abstract? One possible answer is length. Are there more differences?

Join me in one hour on Zoom for an interactive workshop on conference abstract writing. See Friday's blog post or the preview for details:

Writing Process How did your Super Bowl Sunday turn out? Were you happy with the results? Did you lose any money? I should've bet on the Chiefs and altered my stance on gambling. No one could have predicted the shooting at their celebratory parade. Instead of anticipating the game last Sunday morning, I started thi...

"Where does your mind drift when pushed toward darkness and silence?"

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Dark Ideas and Light Actions Where does your mind drift when pushed toward darkness and silence? Do you reach for the nearest light switch or your phone? Perhaps you sit and think. Negative thoughts might haunt you when revisiting the past. None of us are perfect. Hopefully, your character lapses don't involve sexual assault li...

Are you planning to be happy or married in 2024? Read Friday's blog post for context to this question: https://www.vlindsayphd.com/post/happy-or-married

How are the holidays treating you? Are you making time for family and progress on your goals? Today, we recognize Kujichagulia, self-determination.

One more question...

"How frequently do you put yourself in a position to test your courage? I’m not only referencing physical actions like leading a protest against injustice or intervening in an altercation between Santa and the elves.

It's okay if you still believe in Santa Claus. Just don't tell anyone. Smile.

Courage comes in many forms.

Restarting after multiple failures is an act of courage. This applies to revising a policy after poor reception from the board and employees. It's rewriting an article after receiving rejections from three top-tier journals. Choosing marriage again after divorce is also courageous.

Why start this week's blog post with a discussion of courage?"

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Calling Courage to Christmas Cheers How frequently do you put yourself in a position to test your courage? I'm not only referencing physical actions like leading a protest against injustice or intervening in an altercation between Santa and the elves. It's okay if you still believe in Santa Claus. Just don't tell anyone. Smile. Courag...

"How will you end these final weeks of 2023? Will you accomplish goals to finish strong and start 2024 with internal fireworks to match the New Year's Eve celebrations? Perhaps your vacation begins today, but you want to continue working on several projects.

This post will share three strategies helpful for recovery and productivity."

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3 For 2023 How will you end these final weeks of 2023? Will you accomplish goals to finish strong and start 2024 with internal fireworks to match the New Year's Eve celebrations? Perhaps your vacation begins today, but you want to continue working on several projects. This post will share three strategies help...

How do you recover from the flu? The usual response is a combination of rest, medication, and fluids. Flu remedies do not often include competing in a swim meet.

Well, swimming through the flu is exactly what I witnessed and captured with my cameras two weekends ago.

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OECS 2023 Antigua and Barbuda National Team With emotions high and strength levels low due to influenza that spread throughout the team, they managed to do it again. The Antigua and Barbuda National S...

"How do you recover from the flu? The usual response is a combination of rest, medication, and fluids. Flu remedies do not often include competing in a swim meet."

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Champion Flu Remedies How do you recover from the flu? The usual response is a combination of rest, medication, and fluids. Flu remedies do not often include competing in a swim meet. Well, swimming through the flu is exactly what I witnessed and captured with my cameras last weekend. With emotions high and strength leve...

"I took two glances at the WhatsApp message. "Did I read that correctly?" I asked myself.

“Save the Date: October 11-14, Sandals Foundation Island Run Antigua 2023 Ultramarathon 100 KM, Half Marathon 26KM, Walk Option to Come,” I reread the colorful caption under the vibrant picture with the Antiguan flag background.

Someone sent me an advertisement for a local event that promised a rare running adventure. Although excited about the chance to cross Antigua on my feet, self-doubt made me hesitate to register. "

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"What do you do it for? This week, please think about your reasons for doing the work that brings you joy, the play that makes you smile, or anything that adds to your life.

Read the remainder of this post below! I share about an eventful trip that encouraged me to help you rediscover reason in your activities.

Last week, I left Antigua to attend the American Medical Association's Change Med Ed Conference in Chicago and to run the Jailbreak Marathon in Washura County, Wisconsin. Between a packed schedule, I also saw family and one childhood friend.

Throughout my travels, I asked myself about the significance of life."

For... What do you do it for? This week, please think about your reasons for doing the work that brings you joy, the play that makes you smile, or anything that adds to your life. Read the remainder of this post! I will share about an eventful trip that encouraged me to help you rediscover reason in your a...

How did these swim athletes measure up to cross-training with capoeira? Check out this vid:

Learning Capoeira and Swimming with Future Olympians We had a three-week break from our regular swim practices, so we decided to put in a little extra work with capoeira and swimming... How did these swim athle...

"In the book, Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding by Daniel Lieberman, he suggests that humans evolved to do as little as possible. Movement was only deemed necessary for our ancestors when they needed to hunt, reproduce, or fight to survive. Due to the many advances in technology, many of us only exercise when there is peer pressure, or we receive an alarming diagnosis from our doctor. "

If you struggle with taking a break from work to exercise, then you want to read this week's blog post here:

Stay Ready How do you handle time off? Perhaps that's a ridiculous question because you don't take breaks or vacations. Maybe resting is what you do best. One part of us sees every day as an opportunity to push dreams and goals forward. But we also possess an inner voice that tells us to appreciate what we hav...

How are things going this semester? Sometimes, our advising appointments end before I address every academic or personal concern.

Read more of what I wanted to say in last week's blog post.

Marriages, Madness, and Medical School Dear Student, It's been a minute since we've talked. You've spent hours with your books and devices in the library. I have had various teaching, research, and administrative tasks to fill almost every second on my calendar. I appreciate last week’s office visit. Our conversation reminded me of why...

Antigua to NYC to Chicago to Portland to DC to Chicago, back to NYC, and then home to Antigua. That almost sums up our adventure this summer. See the many stops and parts of this summer's adventure here:

Daddy and Daughter Travels From Antigua to NYC to Chicago to DC to Portland and then Chicago to NYC and then again to Antigua. That about sums up this video footage captured in this mo...

"When was the last time you experienced pain? We know pain can surface in physical and emotional forms. Perhaps, you are going through a difficult moment now.

In the States, you have brawls in Alabama and fires in Hawaii. Both incidents incite pain among individuals and communities.

According to current research, reports of neck pain are on the increase. We have our addiction to the screens of our cellphones and computers to blame for posture compromises. Inactive lifestyles also contribute to spine-related injuries."

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Your Pain When was the last time you experienced pain? We know pain can surface in physical and emotional forms. Perhaps, you are going through a difficult moment now. In the States, you have brawls in Alabama and fires in Hawaii. Both incidents incite pain among individuals and communities. According to curr...

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"If I asked you about your birthplace, how would you describe it to me? Does your city, town, village, or neighborhood have a reputation?

Chicago is famous for blues music, stuffed pizza, professional sports franchises, cold, windy winters, warm violent summers, and more. Legendary musicians Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters played in Chicago. Giordano's perfected the pizza slice in Chicago. Michael Jordan put the Chicago Bulls on the basketball map. The unpredictable climate makes the city special for different reasons.

Seven years ago, my family moved away from Chicago. We spent two years in Mexico and then relocated to Antigua. Last week, I returned to my hometown with my daughter to reconnect with family and friends.

Much has changed in Chicago."

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Chicago Views and Abroad Perspectives If I asked you about your birthplace, how would you describe it to me? Does your city, town, village, or neighborhood have a reputation? Chicago is famous for blues music, stuffed pizza, professional sports franchises, cold, windy winters, warm violent summers, and more. Legendary musicians Buddy Gu...

"When do you travel? Do you pack bags to fulfill work obligations, visit family, or change scenery? It could be all of the above.

With the cost of flying, I'm sure you hesitate to book a flight just because it's Friday. Tuesdays used to be the best days to find a flight deal. Nowadays, I don't believe it matters when you purchase airfare.

Time with my daughter, a phone upgrade, computer repairs, the Portland marathon, and a childhood friend's birthday party sent me to the States. Yes, it took all of that to leave Antigua. I wanted to bring the entire family, but the expenses proved too much.

I departed on July 2 for a trip that left me stranded at home."

Read more about the adventure that connected my daughter and I with former coworkers Village Leadership Academy , graduate school advisors University of Illinois Chicago, and friends:

https://www.vlindsayphd.com/post/lost-at-home

"On Juneteenth, I sat at my desk and gazed out the window. I searched between the blue sky's white clouds for questions, answers, and ideas. The semester ended, but I remained at work on call in anticipation of disruption during a holiday.

No students stopped by to say goodbye or receive advice on studying during the summer break.

What do you do during downtime in the office?"

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4 Days after Juneteenth On Juneteenth, I sat at my desk and gazed out the window. I searched between the blue sky's white clouds for questions, answers, and ideas. The semester ended, but I remained at work on call in anticipation of disruption during a holiday. No students stopped by to say goodbye or receive advice on st...

I didn't know this was out there...

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Tell me one thing you can do to practice self-care this weekend.

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Chat, Talk, Lecture “Dad, have you heard of this thing called AI Chat?” “No, what’s that?” “It’s not ChatGpt. It helps you respond to someone when they say something, and you don't know what to say." “Really?” "Yup, and it's a good idea because sometimes you don't know what to say." "You could always ...