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Brielle Harbin @brielleharbin.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

I’m super excited about my latest candle creation “Progress in Prose” for my new YCC Writing Focus Work Kit. Inspired by my cousin who loves peppermint and inspired me to embrace a journaling practice (it was a struggle!). I’m using this kit later this week during a writing retreat with friends!

Two handmade 5 oz coconut soy candles in a box with creme colored crinkle paper.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 20/04/2024

This headline was the entire point of the crusade against DEI:

The photo is a screenshot of a Houston Chronicle headline stating that women and Black staffers were disproportionately affected by the UT Austin DEI layoffs.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 19/04/2024

I started reading Parable of the Sower again. I read it years ago and never stopped thinking about it. Octavia Butler was truly prophetic.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

While discussing the data cleaning module, my new research assistant asked a great question about filler words and false starts in interview transcripts. I used the example below to discuss how pauses, false starts, self-corrections, and filler words can sometimes be a valuable source of data.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

I'm teaching qual methods this semester and I couldn't be more excited. The course aligns w/my efforts to build my lab, which is now 5 members deep. My newest RA feels ready to dive in bc of the training modules I created. Eventually, I hope to share them with other qual PIs who need to onboard RAs.

This image is a screenshot of the teachable modules to train RAs.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

There isn't a time management system in the world that will save you if you aren't in tune with your own values, strengths, and eccentricities. You can’t design your life around someone else’s values (or at least you shouldn’t). It’s a recipe for disaster.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 08/01/2024

When it comes to Deep Work, your ‘how’ and ‘why’ might differ from mine. I encourage you to read the book and develop your own rules/approach to achieving focused success, tailored to your circumstances and values. As always, I’ll keep you posted on my progress and strategies.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 08/01/2024

Today marks the kickoff for my 3rd year of Deep Work for Focused Success. Again, I'm aiming for 750 hours dedicated to the work that brings meaning to my life. My goal is based on my life circumstances and desire to prioritize progress (since I have less control over outcomes).

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

Two years ago, my childhood bestie became a mommy. After giving birth, I could sense that she felt guilty that, after 23 years of shenanigans, she couldn't show up in the same way. She would occasionally apologize, assuming that I was bothered that the dynamic had changed. 1/

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

In case you need to hear this: trust the narrative your brain has been telling you.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 20/11/2023

Although I reduced hours spent on course prep, it wasn't until this weekend that I realized how much mental space teaching had been occupying. With no class this week, I finally had the mental bandwidth to start thinking about and actively transforming my house into a home.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

This semester (and life in general) has been so wild that I didn’t know there was a new season of Survivor. It is the only show on TV that I watch live, and was my primary motivation for taking adult swim lessons (so that I can compete one day). Now I’m thankful that I have something to binge watch.

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Alex Freidus @alexfreidus.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

I am knee-deep in reviewing interview transcripts - like, listening to the recordings and copy-editing but also LISTENING - and I have to say, this work is unbelievably time consuming but also, I am so lucky to get to hear these voices.

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Andy Pinedo @profandy.bsky.social · 15/11/2023

For students in the final push of prepping grad school apps, I will be accepting a doctoral student to join me in the fall of 2024! If you want training in youth critical consciousness development, critical theory, and longitudinal methodology, apply! peabody.vanderbilt.edu/academics/ph...

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

I've decided that I'll work for 30 more minutes and then reward myself by taking the rest of the month off. I deserve it! ☺️

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

If no one comes to my house tonight, I’m going to be so MAD at myself for eating all this candy.

The picture features a basket full of candy.

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I Travel Like Sound Dog @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 28/10/2023

It’s too hot to be the end of October

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

My book editor sent me feedback just before my end-of-the-month PUSH session to "Prioritize Unexpended Scholarly Hours.” My PUSH goal quickly went from finishing an IRB to revising the first chapter of my book. With solid recommendations, I made so much progress. This book is happening y’all.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

Every voice has its unique power. By not sharing our own authentic perspectives, we sell ourselves short. You can't imagine how many people you'll inspire when you embrace, trust, and lend YOUR unique voice.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

My time at Penn Sociology would not have been the same without @rsbaker.bsky.social, who took me under her wing. She still continues to support me as I move beyond the idea that everything has to be perfect before it's ready for the world.

The image includes a card with a colorful heart on the front. It also features a motivational note to "strive for progress, not perfection."

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

Only 2 more levels to unlock to unleash my superpowers: 1 - Overcoming FOMO ✅ 2 - Accepting I'm not everyone’s cup of tea ✅ 3 - Loving people from afar ✅ 4 - Enforcing boundaries ✅ 5 - Tolerating others’ disappointment w/me 6 - Truly following my intuition

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 22/10/2023

While analyzing data, I stumbled across a gem from a 70+ year old interviewee. His words really hit home for me as I strive to reconnect with my mission of democratizing knowledge. More than anything, they reinforce my duty to those who entrusted me with their stories.

The image is a quote from an interviewee stating: “You're doing the greatest research of anybody I've ever seen on all of this stuff. But the thing about it is: when you accumulate all of this information and pass it on, is anybody going to take heed to it? That's the key. That's the key. Are they going to benefit from all your hard work? I hope they do.”

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 22/10/2023

Cheers to the start of a new week 🤥

The image depicts a hand holding a coffee mug that reads: “I really need a day between Saturday and Sunday.”

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 21/10/2023

I've overhauled my self-care routines this year, aiming to go beyond surface-level practices that offer temporary comfort. Weekly sessions with a counselor, physical therapy to address real damage to my body, and firmer boundaries have been transformative for my well-being.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 21/10/2023

While taking in this week's news, I found myself asking: "What's the point?" Most things on my plate feel insignificant when I look at the big picture. I woke up w/ a Nina Simone quote on my mind and decided to spend the day reconnecting w/ my purpose. Maybe her words will resonate with some of you.

The image portrays Nina Simone gazing in a contemplative manner. It also includes a quote: "I have to constantly re-identify myself to myself, reactivate my own standards, my own convictions about what I'm doing and why."

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Larisa Heiphetz Solomon @drlarisa.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

Learned so much from @daphnempenn.bsky.social's talk in lab meeting about how students navigate school-based stigma. Also learned that many students have strong school-based identities which was new to me. Thank you so much for visiting! More here: daphnepenn.com. #PsychSciSky #DevPsyc 🧪

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

I've been experimenting with my work routine with the aim of setting a pace that feels sustainable. I’m still not a morning person, but at this point, waking up early seems like the only way to make time for my writing. I'm in my Toni Morrison "before the light" era and I love that for me🧵 1/4

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

I'm starting to reflect on Sept. (my 1st full month of balancing teaching, writing, and collaborative work). The best decision I made for myself was to "sit down somewhere" (no travel, limited weekend plans, etc). Doing so allowed me to reestablish habits and figure out a sustainable work routine.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

I've reached the stage in life where "sleeping in" means waking up before 8 AM without an alarm. As a lifelong night owl, I no longer recognize the person I've become.

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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

Hi friends! Trying to transition over here. I’m an associate professor of urban education - study immigrant youth/impact of immigration & how schools and community based orgs support them. Founder of #immigrantednext www.immigrantednextsophiarodriguezphd.com

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

I always get a good laugh when I dig back into the data for my book. My interviewees were so real. When I asked for a pseudonym/fake name, one 70+ year old man told me: “I don't even know. I don't know how to be fake. hehehe” 💯😂There are so many gems in my interview transcripts.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

Hey Y’all! Since most of us are new here, it seems like a good time to introduce myself. I’m Daphne—a sociologist and assistant professor embracing my dream of becoming a writer. My research on race, immigration, and stratification in schools is at the center of my writing. 1/

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

One hack I use to turn most books to audio books is the Voice Dream app. If the library has a pdf copy of a book, I can simply upload it, listen, and highlight as necessary. A second, less convenient hack, is buying the book though Apple Books and using the speech feature.

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Daphne Penn @daphnempenn.bsky.social · 18/09/2023

"It is ridiculous for someone like me to aspire to do the things I aspire to do. I know it. I’ve always known it. It’s never stopped me." - Octavia Butler

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