Interstate dialogues: Chronicles of rhythms of time and the art of self-care of a mobile academic
Abstract
In this duo-ethnography, we as two scholars and close friends embark on a reflective journey as one transitions to a new job interstate, marking a significant shift in their collaboration and daily lives. Moving from Melbourne, Victoria, to Perth, Western Australia, dubbed as one of the most remote cities globally, we navigate the impact of this change on our friendship, work dynamics, and time utilization. Our writing serves as a live reflection, akin to a diary bound by the first three months or 11 working weeks from October to December 2023, capturing the essence of this transitional period and its profound effect on their perception of time and sense of wellbeing. Embracing dialogical writing as a methodological approach, we depart from traditional academic structures, exploring the rhythms of our new environment, the formation of habits, and the cultivation of collaborations, inviting readers to join in our raw exploration of creating spaces for self-care and wellbeing within academia.
RAS ID
71808
Document Type
Book Chapter
Date of Publication
9-9-2024
School
School of Education
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Routledge
Identifier
Narelle Lemon: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1396-5488
Recommended Citation
Lemon, N., & McDonough, S. (2024). Interstate dialogues: Chronicles of rhythms of time and the art of self-care of a mobile academic. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032688633-12
Comments
Lemon, N., & McDonough, S. (2024). Interstate dialogues: Chronicles of rhythms of time and the art of self-care of a mobile academic. In Exploring time as a resource for wellness in higher education (pp. 102-114). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032688633-12