We spend most of our time at work, a work that requires concentration and effort. When we are not working, it is important to recharge our batteries. Yet many of us find it difficult to...
12 ways to motivate yourself to start writing
Every scientist knows that writing is a priority task, or at least that it should be. Yet many Ph.D. students, postdocs, and professors (yes, professors!) struggle with writing and keep on putting it off. This...
How to create a new habit
“People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits, and their habits decide their futures.” (F.M. Alexander) You are all familiar with the “New Year's Resolution” phenomenon. Every January, the gyms are packed. The...
Procrastination, fear of failure, and perfectionism
Procrastination is the act of putting off until tomorrow what should be done today. 80 to 95 percent of university students regularly procrastinate, and almost half of graduate students report that they always or almost...
5 Ways to Improve Self-Control and Achieve Your Goals
Have you ever set the goal to register for a gym membership in January with the best of intentions but end up not going more than a handful of times? Or told yourself that you'll...
Where does your writer’s block come from?
Are you struggling to write your paper or thesis? Do you find yourself constantly postponing writing? Or when you do write, you're inefficient and don't make as much progress as you should? If so, you're...