Mindset Striving and failing in public I tried the recommended approach of making a bold claim in public as a way to hold myself accountable, in an attempt to pressure myself into sticking with my goals (for example: I will post here once a week). This strategy has not been hugely successful, as I clearly have
Tech Buying a new iPhone in China There I was, finally in an Apple store upgrading my 4+ year old iPhone XR to a shiny new 15 Pro Max. Even though this was going to be considerably more than I’d ever spent on a phone, the in-store environment left a lot to be desired. There was
PhD One step forward, two steps back. I've made plenty of progress on my PhD recently, like getting drafts ready of ethical approval forms and research instruments. Why then does it not feel much like progress?
Mindset Perfect or finished. That is the choice. The last month has felt like a struggle to get my routine back on track after being taken down by COVID. Blaming getting ill is not helpful though. Action is the key. First, an example. I have an unreasonable number of blog posts that are 90% finished but which remain
PhD Feeling nervous about presenting my research I found myself feeling strangely nervous as I waited for my turn to present research I did for my Masters two years ago.
PhD Writer's block How overcoming this hurdle on my Master's helped me reach a new level of productivity that helped get me ready for a PhD. I love learning new things, and am firmly subscribed to the idea of being a lifelong learner. I am fascinated by the process of learning,
PhD Starting my blog So here it is, my first post, the first of many. Taking action feels good. I'll be documenting my journey to a PhD, things I learn along the way, optimisations I've made to my workflow and more. Maybe some of this will be useful to you too.
