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Tag Archives: gremlins
Managing your workload by creating containers
One way to get some control over how much time and energy you give to certain kinds of legitimate requests is to create a container for that kind of work.
Just as it is easier to store flour if you pour it into something with firm sides and a lid (so it doesn’t just flow all over the counter), some tasks can benefit from being contained in particular time periods or particular spaces. Continue reading
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If gremlins show up while you are writing a grant proposal
The most important thing about dealing with gremlins is to remember that they are not you. Thinking of them as gremlins (or monsters, or whatever makes most sense to you) enables you to engage with them — talk to them, disagree with them, negotiate with them, etc.
I know this sounds crazy, but even if you know this is a game and a very silly game at that, it still works. Continue reading
Is your inner perfectionist making things take longer?
You know I help people with grant proposals, right? Well the most common grant program that I help with requires a 6-page detailed description plus about 4 pages about the team, the training strategies and so on. There are a … Continue reading
Writing A Research Statement Part II
In Part I, I talked about the importance of starting the process of writing a research statement (or research plan, if you are not currently applying for a job) by focusing on your own desires without reference to the job … Continue reading