My Fall 2022 goals

At the beginning of every semester, I first make my task list for the upcoming semester. In this task list, I review my upcoming deadlines and responsibilities in terms of research projects, graduate students, papers to write, service responsibilities, teaching, and conferences and travel commitments.

Then, I outline a handful of priorities/goals in the categories work, self, and relationships.

For Fall 2022, my priorities are:

• Submit 4 papers.
• Develop the preparation report for the next experiments.
• Guide thesis writing for PhD candidates.
• Prepare new teaching material.
• Start new research projects.
• Get more sleep.
• Meditate.
• Write for fun.
• Get 30-60 minutes of exercise 5 times per week, potentially get a gym membership.
• Move to our new house.
• Have 4 family hikes.
• Have 4 lunch or dinner dates.