Research Hacks
How I got my PhD back on track
When I returned to my PhD after maternity leave, I had mid-research apathy. I shook up my working style, and now I have progress, results, and a much more positive attitude.
Here’s how I did it:
I took a comprehensive audit of everything I have completed, what is in my overall plan and what I [...]
Why real people need project management software
Our life is increasingly complex, and we have complicated projects that we try to juggle. I have just recommenced my PhD after maternity leave. My husband suggested planning the remainder of my research with software. Project management software has always seemed a bit “business” to me. However, I have spent a [...]
Isolator - Hide your desktop and improve your concentration
Some of my favourite mac programs have the ability to hide your clutter so you can concentrate (Pages and Scrivener). If you are using another program and need to focus, take a look at Isolator.
This works from your menu bar to opacify your desktop and keep your focus on one program only. It [...]
Studying: Quick Entry To-Do List is Essential
It’s been said before, and is completely unoriginal, but a quick entry to-do system is essential. This is never truer than when you are studying and procrastination can mean a lost day. If something intrudes into your consciousness - banish it by entering it into your quick entry without losing your momentum in [...]