Stuck for gift ideas? My book, in hardback, is dirt cheap. Waitrose quality* for Lidl price. Looks snazzy on the shelf too. *Oh come on. It's at *least* Sainsbury's.

Here's an INCREDIBLY effective tool to increase productivity AND beat stress. Be warned, though - it's also incredibly unexciting. Episode #122: Write it down, make it happen. Listen at www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/122 or wherever you get your podcasts. #academicsky #podcast #productivity

Is it growth or self recrimination?

I'm sorry to say that, due to illness, there will be no episode tomorrow 🤧🤒 If I can get on top of things, it will appear on Friday next week instead. By way of compensation, here is a photo of Bramble licking her nose.

Needed to look at my article on sulking for @aeon.co from a few years ago so did a search for 'roache sulking'. This was Google's 'AI Overview'. Enjoying the implied suggestion that cockroaches sulk, but not in a 'human emotional' sense.

Here's a thorny one. What if self-improvement is just a respectable-seeming form of self-rejection? The latest episode takes a look at how to ensure you're bettering yourself for the right reasons. Listen at www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/121 or in all the usual podcast places #academicsky

Freshly-hatched new episode! And it's a corker: Professor Wendelien van Eerde on the science of procrastination. Stop your faffing and have a listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/120 #academicsky #procrastination #productivity #motivation

New episode! How does an academic philosopher get into coaching and podcasting? Listen and find out: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/118 #academicsky #podcast #coaching #perfectionism #productivity

New episode! Do you constantly struggle to work out how long things will take? It's more than just a planning problem. Help is at hand! Listen here (or wherever you get your podcasts): www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/117 #academicsky #timemanagement #productivity

I'm back with a new episode! Do you think of yourself as a procrastinator? If you do, then stop it. There's a better way to understand and overcome your struggles to get things done. Listen: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/116 #academicsky #procrastination #productivity #anxiety

Grey day on the patio. Painting, drawing and listening to the @academicimp.bsky.social

Join us in signing and sharing this petition to prevent layoffs of over 400 people (both academic & professional services staff) at Lancaster University. We are all at risk and it's a scary time.

Friends, I'm about to take a summer break. Next episode will be 22nd August, when I'll be telling you some mind-blowing stuff about procrastination that you never realised you needed to know - don't miss it! In the mean time, here is Lou drinking from a tap. #academicsky

For F*ck's Sake is currently half price! Perfect summer read and looks pretty on your bookshelf 🌞 amzn.eu/d/2WYrUfW

I haven't been here for a while but the episodes haven't stopped coming! Do you worry that you haven't achieved enough? This is for you. Listen at www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/115 or wherever you get your podcasts! #academicsky #achievement

“Awkward silences” (by @rebeccaroache.bsky.social, June 26, 2025, via @aeon.co) aeon.co/essays/whats...

So this is where everyone is! Opened this app for the first time in many months - how lovely to be greeted by so many followers. Will get around to doing something with this soon. In the meantime here is Grayson.

New episode! Is your fear of regret holding you back? It doesn't need to. It doesn't even make sense. Listen: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/81

Latest episode: are you procrastinating, holding back, stalling? Reflecting compassionately on why can help you move forward. Listen: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/80

On Monday I'm going to be a guest on The Guilty Feminist podcast, which is recorded in London with a live audience - come along! Eleanor Conway is also a guest. Tickets available here: shop.kingsplace.co.uk/30025/30026

New episode! What my working pattern looks like today, vs how it was a few years ago before I started to work on my procrastination, inner critic, unrealistic standards, and all the rest. Listen: academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/79

Are you kind to everyone except yourself? Philosophy can help you view yourself - and treat yourself - in the compassionate way you view others. Listen: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/78

New episode: #78: Fix your self-compassion with the metaphysics of personal identity (and an Aeropress)! Listen: academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/78

I'm on BBCRadio Wales Science Café at 6:30pm today! The Art and Science of Swearing. If you miss it, you can catch up at this link 😃 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Feeling jaded because you've already ballsed up your new year resolutions? Here's a lifeline! Listen: academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/77

Me: *knitting* Leaves: I HALP

I'm back! First episode of 2024 is out. #77: Mediocrity is underrated! Your antidote to all that 'new year, new me' pressure you've been piling on yourself. Listen: academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/77

I had an excellent time chatting about swearing on RadioWest, an @npr.org station all the way over in Salt Lake City, Utah! (Sadly I didn't get to go there in person) radiowest.kuer.org/show/radiowe... stationg-works

New from me on the @stronglang.bsky.social blog: the sweariest words of the year. | ht @benzimmer.bsky.social @jessesword.com @americandialect.bsky.social @katzish.bsky.social stronglang.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/t... #woty2023 #woty

New year isn't a software upgrade for your personality! My article for IAI on taking a self-compassionate approach to your new year resolutions: iai.tv/articles/the...

20 years ago we were suing teenagers for millions of dollars because they were torrenting a single Metallica album and now billionaires are demanding the free right to every work in history, so that they can re-sell it. The law only ever serves capital.

I had a great time being interviewed by Daniel Shea on the Scholarly Communication podcast! Listen to 'Philosophy for Our Academic Wellbeing' here: newbooksnetwork.com/philosophy-f...

Early morning coffee fuelled fireside writing in a seaside cabin while a thunderstorm goes on outside is the best sort of writing

Thank you for a great year of eps! And for modeling what you remind us of: that rest and breaks are not only needed but ok to take. 😀

He snuggles on my lap about once a year 💘

Sunday

Samuel Beckett used to drive André the Giant to school 😮

They are cuddling 😭💔

Trapped under kitties. Just sent the kids out for pizza.

Opened all the windows to air the house while I was out earlier then came home and immediately burnt toast. Follow me for more home improvement tips.

I did a TikTok on swearing for @nytimes.com! vm.tiktok.com/ZGe8morVD/

Getting from where you are now to where you want to be means confronting some hard, scary, and painful truths - but you can do it! New episode: academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/76

Imagine your first experience reading a book divided into chapters. What confronted you was a story that unexpectedly stuttered. Discover the fascinating history of the chapter from @njdames.bsky.social. press.princeton.edu/ideas/the-lo... #Literature

Mixed feelings reading Quine for the first time in years. Frustration at the dense writing style of philosophers from this period/tradition (which understandably but annoyingly gets copied by students) but also affection and nostalgia because this was one of my early experiences in philosophy.

very good to see you both today! @rebeccaroache.bsky.social @nigelwarburton.bsky.social

For our first Bluesky post we're so pleased to share the latest video from the Uehiro Centre, featuring Dave Edmonds - the biographer of the late philosopher Derek Parfit - discussing his new book 'Parfit: A Philosopher & His Mission to Save Morality'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Von...

This is a weird way to express your enthusiasm about clear communication. 1994 letter from King Charles about the Plain English Campaign ('Fighting for crystal clear communication since 1979').

Would you like a complimentary code to download the audiobook of For F*ck's Sake? I have 6 codes to give away to people who follow me on Bluesky and who repost this. I'll give away the codes next Friday (1st December).

Important conceptual framework. Chocolate is salad. Whole pies are calzones but become tacos when sliced. Lasagne is cake. cuberule.com

Agenda item for your next departmental meeting