#ResearcherRenew
Welcome to #ResearcherRenew 2026!

Today's task is very easy. Pick a piece of music or a song that brings you comfort, lifts your spirits, energises or inspires you, or simply makes you smile.

Add it to this thread if you feel like sharing.

Happy New Year

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Researcher Renew - The Research Companion
#ResearcherRenew What's that all about then? Here's an introduction to the coming month - and your first, lovely, task.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Welcome to #ResearcherRenew 2025! Let's begin with something nice and easy. Pick a favourite song that uplifts, inspires, or generally cheers you up. If you want, share it here so we can create a playlist. theresearchcompanion.com/researcher-r...
Researcher Renew - The Research Companion
#ResearcherRenew What's that all about then? Here's an introduction to the coming month - and your first, lovely, task.
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January 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
What is #ResearcherRenew? It's a month of activities designed to ease you into the #NewYear and help you feel more confident and connected. Everything recommended is low or no cost and you can opt in or out as you wish.

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #AcademicChatter

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Get ready for #ResearcherRenew 2025 - The Research Companion
It’s back! #ResearcherRenew celebrates its seventh year in 2025 with activities designed to ease you gently into January and ensure you end the month feeling better about yourself and ready to take on...
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January 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thanks to everyone joining in with #ResearcherRenew this year. Here's a thread with an explainer on how it works and every activity listed, so you don't miss out ⬇️

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat #PGRChat #AcademicChatter #HigherEd #MedEd
January 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Research can be a time consuming job that makes socialising challenging and often separates us from loved ones. Today's #ResearcherRenew focuses on how to build your support network and feel less lonely

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #AcademicChatter #HigherEd #MedEd

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Build your support network - The Research Companion
Start building your squad!
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January 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Rest may be the most important thing you can do during busy, worrying, or unsettled times. Yet it might be the hardest thing to manage. Today's #ResearcherRenew provides some basic ideas to help you cultivate restful habits

#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #PhDSky

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Rest time! - The Research Companion
We all need a break. You'll be a better researcher if you make time to rest.
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January 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#HappyNewYear! If you're feeling in need of company, comfort, or just some help getting going in January please join me for the seventh annual #ResearcherRenew starting 02.01.25. It's free, friendly and easy to do.
Please share widely. More info here ⬇️
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January 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Everyone else's needs are met, but yours are an afterthought.

Executive function struggles or exhaustion are overwhelming.

New year, but same old feelings of stress and anxiety.

Sounds familiar? #ResearcherRenew is here to help with priorities and planning

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Plan your time - The Research Companion
Where do you start when there's too much to do? Today's task invites you to think of ways to plan your time and start scheduling!
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January 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Fun and useful renewal tasks to do to help set you up for the new term led by @petraboynton.bsky.social #ResearcherRenew #AcademicSky
Thanks to everyone joining in with #ResearcherRenew this year. Here's a thread with an explainer on how it works and every activity listed, so you don't miss out ⬇️

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat #PGRChat #AcademicChatter #HigherEd #MedEd
January 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Resources I am already using: @drnicolejanz.bsky.social 's The Write Habit, @petraboynton.bsky.social 's #ResearcherRenew and talking to colleagues. I'm good at planning writing strategically and pragmatically, I want to develop my skills in planning creatively and with an eye to pleasure and fun.
January 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
How do you cope when everything around you sucks? Today's #ResearcherRenew activity aims to reduce your worries and anxieties by encouraging you to focus on what you can control - and what you can let go of.

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDHelp #HigherEd #MedEd

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Circles of control - The Research Companion
The world may feel scary right now and you may feel powerless. Today's activity helps you identify what you can control and let go of.
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January 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Feeling stressed or anxious? Unsure how to navigate these challenging and ever-changing times?

'Circles of Control' is a technique that might help, explored
in today's #ResearcherRenew

It's a technique to help you calm, or support others in distress.

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Circles of control - The Research Companion
The world may feel scary right now and you may feel powerless. Today's activity helps you identify what you can control and let go of.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Have you ever lost an entire dataset, a draft paper, precious photos, or an email you'd spent ages delicately crafting? Today's #ResearcherRenew is all about backing up your work and records so you don't lose what's important to you.

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Back Up! - The Research Companion
Did you hear about the woman who didn't bother with backups and lost an entire book? Today you can learn how not to make the mistakes I did.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Today's #ResearcherRenew task is for anyone who's feeling overwhelmed or overworked and knows their physical health is being neglected. It's a bit more sensitive than previous tasks, so go gently.

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #AcademicChatter #gradschool #HigherEd

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Prioritise your health - The Research Companion
A gentle invitation to check your physical and mental health and prioritise essential appointments, investigations and treatments this year.
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January 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Are you good at time planning? Or is your diary a disaster? Today's #ResearcherRenew task is all about organising and scheduling to help you feel more in control and reduce your stress levels.
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #AcademicChatter #PhDChat #HigherEd #MedEd

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Plan your time - The Research Companion
Where do you start when there's too much to do? Today's task invites you to think of ways to plan your time and start scheduling!
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January 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
In tricky times it's easy to feel alone. Powerlessness blocks connections. Community is the thing that keeps us strong and lets us heal. Today's #ResearcherRenew helps you find and build your support network to tackle loneliness and increase shared care.

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Build your support network - The Research Companion
Start building your squad!
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January 24, 2026 at 11:11 AM