Productivity for Scientists

1) a poster on Overcoming Overwhelm

2) a list of 126 Ways to Become More Productive

3) Olga's weekly Productivity Insights ezine

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How to find and sustain motivation

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson We probably all know this quote to be true, but how to find and – even more importantly – SUSTAIN motivation? Check out the video below to find out! One way to sustain motivation through the ups and downs of the writing process isContinue Reading

You are not alone

…I know it can feel that way sometimes. Writing a PhD can be incredibly lonely. Being a researcher or scientist can be lonely too… I’ve been there. I want you to know that help is at hand! Watch the video to learn more. If you’re feeling lonely or overwhelmed, please reach out to me forContinue Reading

Mid-year review and refocus

The middle of the year, around June or July, is the perfect opportunity to pause, review your goals for the year, reconsider your priorities, and refocus! The realisation that the first HALF of the year is gone can be sobering! There are only 5 or 6 months left until the end of the year andContinue Reading

How to write up your paper or thesis THIS SUMMER

When summer arrives, for many of you, teaching stops. This is your chance to catch up on your writing! You are having high hopes to get a lot of writing done this summer… However, it’s also a time of huge distractions! You may worry that you will waste this precious time in procrastination and indecision…Continue Reading

Strategy to overcome procrastination

Do you suffer from procrastination? Do you wish you could just get into action-mode? Today I want to share with you one of my favourite strategies for overcoming procrastination and getting that one thing DONE! …It’s fun too!! Check out this short video I have recorded for you to learn more. You can use thisContinue Reading