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Getting your head in the game: the pause before you start work

When I started going to the gym (see Exercising Like a Girl parts 1 and 2), one of the things … More

health, procrastination, Writing

How to plan your research days

Hello everyone! It’s been quiet here for a bit, not because my drafts folder isn’t full of future posts but … More

academic writing, health, planning

But what if I don’t wanna?

One of the biggest challenges for PhD candidates, and any writer, is motivation. There is little external motivation beyond ‘getting … More

academic writing, habits, hack, health, PhD, productivity

Ooooh, Vitamin D

Now I don’t know if this song is a real thing, or just something my mother used to sing to … More

academic writing, health, Research

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