<p>On this #AskAnAcademicAuntie, Dr. Alison Smith (<a href="https://twitter.com/AliSmith_UdeM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AliSmith_UdeM</a>), Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga, tells us about some of her tips and hacks to stay afloat amidst our competing responsibilities.</p><p>Have a question? Tweet us at <a href="https://www.twitter.com/AcademicAuntie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AcademicAuntie</a>, or send us an e-mail at <a href="mailto:podcast@academicaunties.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@academicaunties.com</a>.</p>

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