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Category Archives: Acceptance

“So much to do, so little time” – is this you? (VIDEO)

  “So many thing to do, so little time” – is this you? There are many things you want to do in your work, and also outside your work! But there is so little time! And even when you do get to do one of those things, you cannot even enjoy it, as you thinkContinue Reading

What is stopping you? (VIDEO)

(click the image above to watch the video) Do you feel like you are not as productive or effective as you can be? Is there something that is slowing you down or maybe even stopping or paralysing you? Does the amount of work you are putting in seem too much for the results you areContinue Reading

How do you handle a compliment and what it has to do with achieving your goals (VIDEO)

(click the image above to watch the video)  In these videos and in my blog, I’ve been sharing a lot with you about the importance of getting clear on your goals and then moving forward towards achieving them one step at a time. I also talked about how often it feels quite difficult and toughContinue Reading

Dealing with self-criticism – VIDEO

(click the image above to watch the video) Just recently I’ve received many e-mail from you and I’ve heard from you about your self-criticism. The e-mails were from PhD students, postdocs, and even the newly appointed staff. It looks like this issue is common for different levels and stages of the research career. You’ve beenContinue Reading

What to do when a relationship gets difficult

“How can she do this?….” “It really hurts what he said today” “This behaviour is unacceptable, I am so angry!” Do these expressions sound familiar? It’s the kinds of thoughts some of us have from time to time, I certainly do. We tend to get angry and frustrated with what other people do and say.Continue Reading