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Expert on procrastination, perfectionism, overcommitment, distraction. All the stuff researchers are really good at!
New #PhD student? The literature is a scary place for the new and unwary. You need a friend and your best friend forever should be your subject librarian. Arrange a meeting. Explain your research area. Be nice and they will help. #PhDchat #PhDforum #ECRchat #AcademicChatter
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
New #PhD student? The literature is a scary place for the new and unwary. You need a friend and your best friend forever should be your subject librarian. Arrange a meeting. Explain your research area. Be nice and they will help. #PhDchat #PhDforum #ECRchat #AcademicChatter
The #Ampelmann is the stop sign on pedestrian crossings in Berlin. We all need one for our doors. Do not disturb. #PhDchat #ECRchat #PhDforum #postdoc #AcademicChatter
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The #Ampelmann is the stop sign on pedestrian crossings in Berlin. We all need one for our doors. Do not disturb. #PhDchat #ECRchat #PhDforum #postdoc #AcademicChatter
You have to make a mess to make things better. Don’t expect your first draft to be perfect. It will probably be a mess. Then you improve on it. And repeat.
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 AM
You have to make a mess to make things better. Don’t expect your first draft to be perfect. It will probably be a mess. Then you improve on it. And repeat.
I'm running a writing retreat and encouraging participants to set realistic expectations.
It will take x5 or x10 times longer than you expect.
You will get half or less words than you expect.
And it will take five times more effort than you expect.
It will take x5 or x10 times longer than you expect.
You will get half or less words than you expect.
And it will take five times more effort than you expect.
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I'm running a writing retreat and encouraging participants to set realistic expectations.
It will take x5 or x10 times longer than you expect.
You will get half or less words than you expect.
And it will take five times more effort than you expect.
It will take x5 or x10 times longer than you expect.
You will get half or less words than you expect.
And it will take five times more effort than you expect.
I'm running a writing retreat and encouraging the participants to write rubbish.
To write well you first have to write badly.
Get something down on paper. The first draft won't be very good but then you can improve it.
Stop aiming for a perfect first draft. Give yourself permission to write rubbish
To write well you first have to write badly.
Get something down on paper. The first draft won't be very good but then you can improve it.
Stop aiming for a perfect first draft. Give yourself permission to write rubbish
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
I'm running a writing retreat and encouraging the participants to write rubbish.
To write well you first have to write badly.
Get something down on paper. The first draft won't be very good but then you can improve it.
Stop aiming for a perfect first draft. Give yourself permission to write rubbish
To write well you first have to write badly.
Get something down on paper. The first draft won't be very good but then you can improve it.
Stop aiming for a perfect first draft. Give yourself permission to write rubbish
I'm facilitating a writing retreat at the moment. It's a good idea to do a word audit at the start and at the end. Then you can see how much you've done during the retreat.
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Download our free template here: buff.ly/2MW5qvC
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I'm facilitating a writing retreat at the moment. It's a good idea to do a word audit at the start and at the end. Then you can see how much you've done during the retreat.
Download our free template here: buff.ly/2MW5qvC
Download our free template here: buff.ly/2MW5qvC
Turn off your phone when you are trying to write.
Better still, put it in the drawer or another room.
We're not good at multi-tasking and writing is not a multi-tasking task.
#acwri #phDchat #PhDforum #AcademicChatter #ECRchat
Better still, put it in the drawer or another room.
We're not good at multi-tasking and writing is not a multi-tasking task.
#acwri #phDchat #PhDforum #AcademicChatter #ECRchat
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Turn off your phone when you are trying to write.
Better still, put it in the drawer or another room.
We're not good at multi-tasking and writing is not a multi-tasking task.
#acwri #phDchat #PhDforum #AcademicChatter #ECRchat
Better still, put it in the drawer or another room.
We're not good at multi-tasking and writing is not a multi-tasking task.
#acwri #phDchat #PhDforum #AcademicChatter #ECRchat
Want to get some writing done? You need to block out time in the diary.
Move meetings if you can.
Set up an auto-reply on your emails.
Put a Do Not Disturb on your door or desk.
Tell people you won't be available.
Move meetings if you can.
Set up an auto-reply on your emails.
Put a Do Not Disturb on your door or desk.
Tell people you won't be available.
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Want to get some writing done? You need to block out time in the diary.
Move meetings if you can.
Set up an auto-reply on your emails.
Put a Do Not Disturb on your door or desk.
Tell people you won't be available.
Move meetings if you can.
Set up an auto-reply on your emails.
Put a Do Not Disturb on your door or desk.
Tell people you won't be available.
Finding it hard to focus when you're working? Lots of good ideas popping into your head? You need a Good Ideas book. When those good ideas pop into your head - write them in the Good Ideas book and then get back on task. Now you don't have to worry about forgetting that good idea
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Finding it hard to focus when you're working? Lots of good ideas popping into your head? You need a Good Ideas book. When those good ideas pop into your head - write them in the Good Ideas book and then get back on task. Now you don't have to worry about forgetting that good idea
I'm facilitating a writing retreat @CDUni this week. You need to pack your bags before you set off on a writing retreat. What will you need? Some articles? Previous drafts? Feedback from supervisors/co-authors? No good getting there and realising you haven't got all your bits.
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I'm facilitating a writing retreat @CDUni this week. You need to pack your bags before you set off on a writing retreat. What will you need? Some articles? Previous drafts? Feedback from supervisors/co-authors? No good getting there and realising you haven't got all your bits.
The imposter voices.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The imposter voices.
Know your imposter moments:
- Your first lecture
- A new role
- Writing
- When you make a mistoke
These might make you feel like an imposter but they don't mean you are one.
#PhDForum #gradschool
- Your first lecture
- A new role
- Writing
- When you make a mistoke
These might make you feel like an imposter but they don't mean you are one.
#PhDForum #gradschool
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Know your imposter moments:
- Your first lecture
- A new role
- Writing
- When you make a mistoke
These might make you feel like an imposter but they don't mean you are one.
#PhDForum #gradschool
- Your first lecture
- A new role
- Writing
- When you make a mistoke
These might make you feel like an imposter but they don't mean you are one.
#PhDForum #gradschool
Here are some phrases we use to discount our successes. How do you do it? Instead, when someone gives you a compliment, just say Thank you. No need to discount.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Here are some phrases we use to discount our successes. How do you do it? Instead, when someone gives you a compliment, just say Thank you. No need to discount.
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
I not addicted to technology. I can stop any time I like.
#AndPigsMightFly #PhDchat #PhDforum #gradschool
#AndPigsMightFly #PhDchat #PhDforum #gradschool
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I not addicted to technology. I can stop any time I like.
#AndPigsMightFly #PhDchat #PhDforum #gradschool
#AndPigsMightFly #PhDchat #PhDforum #gradschool
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
If you are a giver, remember to learn your limits -
because the takers don't have any.
because the takers don't have any.
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
If you are a giver, remember to learn your limits -
because the takers don't have any.
because the takers don't have any.
The nice thing about academic is the flexibility.
The terrible thing about academia is the flexibility.
The terrible thing about academia is the flexibility.
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The nice thing about academic is the flexibility.
The terrible thing about academia is the flexibility.
The terrible thing about academia is the flexibility.
The pie chart and the avacado chart. @ErrantScience
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The pie chart and the avacado chart. @ErrantScience
Burnout. @lizandmollie
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Burnout. @lizandmollie
#MentalHealth tip:
How about a new series of awards:
The person who:
Went home on time
Didn't check emails at night
Stayed at home with a sick child
Supported a colleague under pressure
Said No to exciting opportunity so could spend more time at home
Let's celebrate these people.
How about a new series of awards:
The person who:
Went home on time
Didn't check emails at night
Stayed at home with a sick child
Supported a colleague under pressure
Said No to exciting opportunity so could spend more time at home
Let's celebrate these people.
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM
#MentalHealth tip:
How about a new series of awards:
The person who:
Went home on time
Didn't check emails at night
Stayed at home with a sick child
Supported a colleague under pressure
Said No to exciting opportunity so could spend more time at home
Let's celebrate these people.
How about a new series of awards:
The person who:
Went home on time
Didn't check emails at night
Stayed at home with a sick child
Supported a colleague under pressure
Said No to exciting opportunity so could spend more time at home
Let's celebrate these people.