Dec 7, 2025

How to Increase Your Motivation for Reading — Even During the Holidays

If you’re a frequent reader, you probably know the feeling: you want to read… but somehow the motivation disappears. Suddenly, sitting down with your articles or book feels heavier than usual—especially during the holidays, when everyone else seems to be skiing, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying long cozy mornings. The good news? You can enjoy your holidays and keep up with your readings. With a few mindset shifts, reading can feel less like a task and more like a natural part of your life. Below are three simple but powerful tips to bring your motivation back.

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How Much Is Your Time Worth?

How much time do you spend searching through old PDFs? Readoku helps you extract, organize, edit, and export your highlights so you can spend less time managing documents and more time creating. Change highlight colors, edit comments, delete annotations, and keep your reading workflow in one place.

May 27, 2026

The Salty, the Sweet, and the Sour: How to Choose a Supervisor in Academia

A supervisor can shape your confidence, opportunities, and entire academic journey. In this blog, I reflect on the sweet, the sour, and the salty sides of academia through different supervision experiences across universities and countries — and what students should truly look for when choosing a supervisor.

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The Salty, the Sweet, and the Sour: How to Choose a Supervisor in Academia

When Reading and Writing is more than a Hobby