Do you live in a house with an alleyway? An alleyway is a path at the back of blocks of houses to get to the garden or shed. The reason such a path is called an alleyway is that the fire brigade uses that path to reach difficult places and…
Autumn is on its way, a great time to reflect. The year is not finished yet; still a whole season in front of us. And of course the start of the New Academic Year, always the feeling of a fresh start. Reflection So, this time of the year is a…
What if I tell you that you plan in the wrong way? That time-management will not be beneficial for you, that you are forgetting what is most important? Big chance you are shrugging your shoulders. Of course, I am quite capable to figure out how to plan my PhD? Do…
I am asked frequently what to do to ensure a good overview of one’s PhD. The simple answer is: by making proper planning. Proper planning, how? Start with using the 5 tips mentioned in this blog. Of course, there is more to be said about planning. Try searching here to…
Recently, Geesje sent me an interesting video about planning, made by Groningen University. It is about working SMART and how to implement this in your daily life. Click here for the video. Definitely worth watching. And pay specific attention to the part which explains how to deal with free time…
One blog I read regularly is by Leo Babauta, called zen habits. Essentially, he writes about simplifying your life. A while ago, Scott Young was a guest blogger for Babuata’s website and he wrote the post, The Really Simple Way to Get Work Done. I was greatly inspired by this…
