Since I started reading blogs at 6 months into my PhD program, I've gained some valuable insights from my favorite blogs.An exhaustive list would only lure you into getting more clutter into your information stream - so here are my…
As I wrote in a previous post that I gave a poster presentation at a conference recently, I will be explaining more here on what I learned from giving a poster presentation, and what I can improve next time.Lessons learned…
On Monday, I returned to Delft from the International Bridge Conference 2012.In two poster sessions, I've presented the poster which you can see here, and that was the very first time I gave a poster presentation (I'll be blogging about…
Previously, I have been writing about different tools and approaches I use to manage my time. Today's post aims at bringing this information together, and showing you the system I use. Hopefully, you can find some elements in here to…
It's interesting to see which posts draw a lot of traffic, as it identifies what most graduate students seem to struggle with or enjoy reading.Also, if you're new around here, this post might be a good introduction to my blog.So…
When you feel like you are overloaded with work, it is important to reconsider your to do list, and see what you *really* need to do in order to move forward.Of all the tasks on your to do list, how…
I discovered Saunders when I decided I wanted to read all books of the list of 101 Books Tech Alumns Should Read. Saunders was the very first on the list (along with Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow), and that's right where I…
After my recent nights of insomnia, I discovered Pzizz. If you go to "Try Pzizz free" on the website and leave your email address, you can receive two free tracks in your mailbox: one for a 20-minute nap, and one…
I've now been using 750words for two months, and I've made some interesting observations which I would like to share.1. CoherenceI've noticed that my entries have become much less random. I now can pick a topic (sometimes two topics) and…
We all know about the beneficial effects on our health and lives of meditation. Just yesterday, I came across this article, which shows that mindful meditation is also one of the unexpected treatments for depression.I've been practicing meditation on and…
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