Digital interstitial journal methods to stay focused during the work day. | postdoc diaries #3. There are some days that work feels chaotic. There are few breaks from one meeting to the next. Individual work is thrown somewhere at the
Interstitial journaling helps me to organize my daily work schedule as an academic researcher. | postdoc diaries #2 Have you ever gotten to the end of your work day and could barely remember what you actually worked on? You were
Time management skills are important for focused thought and productivity. Effective time management may also be critical for maintaining good sleep health. Consistent sleep/wake schedules and getting enough sleep can depend on how well we plan and manage our time.
Sleeping well is about more than how much time you spend asleep. We normally ask our friends and loved ones how they’re doing. I like to also check in and ask how they’re sleeping. They often tell me how
I work on (most) Saturdays: here’s why | postdoc diaries, #1 Since I was a graduate student, I planned work for most Saturday mornings. Now, as a postdoctoral researcher, I continue with that tradition. Working on Saturday has helped me
A calm mind and body for better sleep There are certain things that I consciously avoid near my bedtime because they almost always make for a worse night of sleep. When I work too late, I’m normally left with lingering
I started this blog writing project during the height of covid-19 in a fit of boredom, but I continue to write the blog because advocating for better sleep and more focused work is something that I enjoy. For my work,
Co-sleep with partners and pets is good in some cases, but not others Sleeping with another being, whether it be another human or a pet, is one of the most intimate experiences that we share. Sleep puts us in
These days, we consume with an immeasurable amount of information. There are many opportunities for online conferences, meetings, and workshops. With more information presented, there are tradeoffs — reduced processing time and less depth. More information presented often means that