A Physics Witch's Diary

1. Set yourself some goals at the start of the day – and make sure they are goals that are reasonable. Then check off each item, and keep going till the end.

2. Make sure you take plenty of regular breaks as these will increase your productivity. We can focus for around 20 minutes at a time - and then we need to get up and walk around.

3. Break larger tasks into lots of smaller tasks. That way you will receive constant reinforcement for making some progress, and finishing some tasks.

4. Use offline tools such as paper and pen as they make it easier to stick with the plan and to not get distracted by online stuff.

5. Notice the times when you tend to feel tired - then plan your breaks for around those times.

your grades don’t determine your worth.

your grades don’t determine your worth.

your grades don’t determine your worth.

See failure as a beginning, not an end.

Never stop learning.

Assume nothing, question everything.

Teach others what you know.

Analyze objectively.

Practice humility

Respect constructive criticism.

Give credit where it’s due.

Take initiative.

Ask the tough questions early.

13. Do not blame yourself for the events that may occur in the toxic environments perpetuated by academia

14. Find your people and support each other.