Tag: energy
Less is more: Doing fewer things, better
Sometimes the key to unlocking your full potential lies in the art of subtraction – doing less, but with a focused intensity. By focusing your energy on the work that truly matters, you’ll find yourself operating with greater clarity, intentionality, and impact. You’ll have the mental space to dive deep into your research, explore complex…
Learning something new takes a lot of effort
The next time you’re putting yourself under pressure for not meeting expectations, remember that learning takes effort. Be kind to yourself.
Writing consists of lots of related tasks
I don’t always have the mental energy to write, so I try to have a list of writing-related tasks that I can work on instead. I can also read and annotate related sources, edit existing writing, find suitable journals, or brainstorm ideas for other projects. ‘Writing’ doesn’t have to mean ‘writing’.