COVID-19: post thesis-writing “rest” and abstract acceptance
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Post holiday and conference reflections
Though it already feels like forever ago, the conference was only 2.5 weeks ago but the inspiration and drive I got from the conference will I’m sure last for a lot longer to come.
A little progress everyday adds up to big results
It’s been a jam-packed week, with lots of planning and working. I am feeling good about where I’m heading, I’m just hoping I can keep up the motivation and productivity! There’s a lot of potential to achieve before I go on holiday in August and have something more substantial to present in October. I’d like to be able to go away without needing to worry about not working for a few weeks and feeling like I’m behind.
“Be not afraid of going slowly. Be afraid of standing still.”
So, I guess I’ve actually put it out there so I can’t deny it. I have to just get on with the things I don’t want to do, the things that feel tedious so that I can get to the parts that feel satisfying.
On a [natural] high!
This abstract being accepted, the outcome and views from yesterday’s workshop and the progress in my PhD have really given me a boost. A boost of confidence, morale and belief in myself.
The laundry list of a busy PhD life
TLDR: it’s been a busy couple of weeks, but I need to stop being so pessimistic because I am making progress as evidenced from what I’ve written.
Roses are red, violets are blue, I shouldn’t be procrastinating and neither should you.
This week has been a lot of editing and some procrastinating and some work. Not bad to fit all that in really!
Being productive is exhausting (but fun)!
This combination of different things has been a tiring cocktail but it’s been really fulfilling. Even the things that aren’t directly related to my project are having a positive influence on my PhD: I’m gaining in confidence, both in my abilities and my knowledge of my subject area.
PhD, presentations, podcasts and public engagement
It’s all exciting, but this past week has really emphasised that balance is key. A lull in PhD life isn’t necessarily bad, but you just have to keep that momentum going and no one else is going to do that for you. I’m finding that it’s difficult to focus on much with my assessment looming over my head, so it’s nice to have a break from intensely working on my project. I’m sure things will pick up again on that side of things next week.
Revelations from BioMedEng18
This conference really has given me a lot to think about, in ways that I didn’t expect. I’ve found the value from attending the technical research sessions (which were also very good, by the way!) but the other career and education sessions as well.
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