How To Know When It’s Time To Revisit Your Habits

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01

Do your daily habits align with your career goals, or do they need a reset?

I want to share with you both the successes and challenges of maintaining effective work habits. We'll go into the lessons learned from my own experience and how critical it is to protect your prime working hours to enhance efficiency.

As I take you on my personal journey of evaluating my habits, remember that it’s important to periodically check in on ourselves so that we can match our evolving circumstances to our aspirations.

Tune in to this episode of the podcast to learn about:

• The importance of revisiting and refining habits for sustained academic success.
• Insights into how structuring weeks can lead to more focused energy use and productivity.
• The significance of aligning tasks with your most productive hours and taking control of your schedule.
• The role of personal health habits, such as sleep and exercise, in supporting peak performance during demanding times.

Listen in and explore how a deep understanding of your habits and routines, combined with a willingness to adapt and refine them, is critical for forging a strong, fulfilling research career.