u/lostless-soul

What is something that’s useful to work on when you’re having a tough day and your head isn’t in it? (as a postdoc)

I’ve had a few small(ish) work-related annoyances over the last couple of weeks, my contract ends in a few month’s time, and I have some family things going on in the background. Everything seems to have caught up with me today and I can’t focus on what I really need to be doing, which is working on a funding proposal so that I stand a chance of having a job once this contract ends. And motivation is very very low.

So, on days like today, what is something useful that I could be getting on with so that I still feel like I’ve accomplished something when I get home?

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u/lostless-soul — 2 days ago
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It's Monday morning: do you feel guilty about scrolling on reddit rather than working?

I know not everyone works a 9-5, but a lot do. I scroll more than I should while I'm at work. I don't usually feel too bad about it if it's a Friday afternoon. But a Monday morning? Probably should try to crack on with a few things instead.

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u/lostless-soul — 11 days ago