Bending Time, Beating Burnout, and Building a Career You Love with Michelle Niemeyer

02 Oct 2025 • 56 min • EN
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In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I talk with Michelle Niemeyer - speaker, coach, and former attorney - about how to stay sharp, productive, and joyful without burning out. After experiencing burnout herself during her legal career and facing a life-changing health diagnosis, Michelle developed The Art of Bending Time: a framework to help professionals align their work, life, and purpose. Together, we explore: Why traditional “time management” often fails, and what to focus on instead The hidden costs of multitasking and how to protect your energy How small sparks of joy can prevent burnout and fuel your productivity Why “work-life balance” is a myth and what to aim for instead Practical tools (like the Clarity Exercise and SWORD Analysis) you can use today to refocus and reclaim your time Whether you’re a graduate student, postdoc, or early-career professional, Michelle’s story and strategies will inspire you to rethink how you spend your time and how you define success. 👉 To access Michelle’s free tools, text CLARITY to 33777 (US only) or visit michelleniemeyer.com.

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