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Author: Emily Hokett

My Guide for Good Meetings: Good Note-Taking

Posted on November 19, 2022November 19, 2022 by Emily Hokett

A quick guide to focused meeting notes from a highly introverted academic. I often prefer writing over talking. That’s just who I am. But, in my day-to-day workflow, conversations are important. For example, meetings often require a lot of talking.

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How Are Light, Social Media, and Our Sleep Related?

Posted on November 4, 2022November 5, 2022 by Emily Hokett

Digital minimalism principles for better sleep: spend more time outside, less time on the phone, and sleep better. Read this to get a research-based perspective. Reducing nighttime light exposure is a common sleep tip. Light is often coupled with using

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Are E-Ink Devices Worth It?, Here’s My Experience

Posted on September 30, 2022October 1, 2022 by Emily Hokett

Some disadvantages about e-ink tablets and e-ink monitors for academic reading, writing, and note-taking. Are they worth your time?   These days, we spend extended periods in front of a computer screen. Constant exposure to backlit devices can feel draining.

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Advantages of E-Ink Devices: Some Things That I Miss About the Supernote A6x

Posted on September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 by Emily Hokett

All the good things about using the Supernote A6x. E-ink devices like the Supernote A6x can make note-taking a fun experience. I no longer own the Supernote, but there are some features that I miss about it. After using it

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Advantages of E-Ink Devices: Some Things That I Miss About the Remarkable 2

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 by Emily Hokett

All the good things about using the Remarkable 2.
E-ink devices are where technology, productivity, and fun meet. Although my e-ink tablets could not help me with my…

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Can E-Ink Devices Improve Sleep Health?

Posted on August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 by Emily Hokett

E-ink, light in our eyes, and sleep: How are they related? Technology often intersects with sleep. There are some ways that new technology can help us sleep better, but ultimately, the way that we interact with technology influences how well

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Making Peace and Progress With Task Management Throughout My Career

Posted on July 9, 2022July 8, 2022 by Emily Hokett

Arrival Fallacies, PhDs, and Goal Management Tennis games move quickly. The starting stance for tennis is about being light on your feet and ready to move in any direction that your opponent sends the ball. In high school, my tennis

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Reading Notes For Writing Academic Research Manuscripts: A Multitool Method

Posted on June 26, 2022June 26, 2022 by Emily Hokett

Annotate, summarize, process, and produce. This is my ideal workflow for going from reading articles to completing manuscripts. These steps get me to my first draft.   Reading is fundamental for developing new and interesting ideas. As a sleep researcher

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Brighten Your Days, Improve Your Sleep, and Uplift Your Mood

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Emily Hokett

One method to help with sleep and uplift mood involves adding bright light to your morning routine. Below, I explain how bright light helps with sleep and some simple ways to get bright light exposure during the day. Our bodies

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