Prioritize self-care and rest during demanding periods to maintain well-being and remember that it's temporary.
Develop a clear vision for your life to identify practical paths and ensure current actions align with long-term aspirations.
Deep dives
Managing Overbooked Schedule and Fatigue
If you find yourself overbooked and exhausted due to taking on extra jobs while completing your PhD, it's important to remember that this is a temporary situation. Focus on having a clear plan and a vision for the future. Understand that this demanding schedule is not the long-term norm. Prioritize self-care and rest whenever possible to alleviate tiredness and maintain your well-being. Break the six-month period into manageable chunks and set milestone goals to give yourself a sense of progress. Seek support from peers, mentors, or counseling services to help manage stress and maintain motivation. Remember, this challenging phase will pass, and your determination and perseverance will pay off in the end.
The Importance of Having a Clear Vision for Your Life
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the significance of having a well-developed vision for your life. They encourage listeners to step back and reflect on where they want to be in the future, considering factors such as location, work, relationships, and personal well-being. By having a clear vision, individuals can identify the most practical paths to reach their goals and ensure that their current actions align with their long-term aspirations.
Understanding Deep Procrastination and Regaining Motivation
Another topic discussed in this podcast is deep procrastination. The speaker distinguishes deep procrastination from depression, highlighting that individuals experiencing deep procrastination still enjoy other activities and have a vision for their future. They suggest that overcoming deep procrastination requires working on both intrinsic motivation and reducing the difficulty of the tasks at hand. By developing a compelling vision of one's life and breaking work into manageable blocks, individuals can regain motivation and become more consistent in their efforts.
The Importance of Time Blocking and Tarantino's Book
Time blocking is also mentioned in this episode, contrasting the approach of scheduling the day by the hour with assigning specific tasks to specific time slots. The speaker explains the benefits of time blocking, such as gaining a realistic understanding of how long tasks take and making strategic use of available time. Lastly, a book recommendation is shared, 'Cinema Speculation' by Quentin Tarantino, praised for its originality and energetic tone that captures Tarantino's essence in written form.
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