Kinga Laura Eliasz

The more you give —> The more you are expected to give This pattern is learned behavior. The solution is not to sacrifice yourself trying to meet rising expectations. The solution is to set boundaries to preserve yourself.

We become so invested in our work that we forget to invest in what matters most: Ourselves + our loved ones. May this weekend be an opportunity to focus on what really matters.

A one-second pause can save you a lifetime of regret. When you feel your emotions bubbling, remember to take a deep breath or walk away from the situation. It is not worth saying or doing something that you will later regret.

You can’t be everything for everyone. When you try to be everything for everyone, you end up overstretched and overwhelmed. This puts you at risk of not being helpful for the people who matter most. This includes you.

You are your harshest critic. You are intimately aware of all your failures and shortcomings. Yet, you take your strengths and achievements for granted. Take your Inner Critic with a grain of salt.

Commitment is scary. If you fully commit to something and fail, you will feel the sting of failure. But, at least you can look yourself in the mirror and know that you had the courage to go for it. Not everyone can say that.

>20years into academia, finally planning a research sabbatical. Sending out feelers to folks with whom I'd like to explore > research collaborations. Not gonna lie, feels a lot like being back in high school, asking your crush out on a date, and hoping you read the signs right.