November 15, 2012
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A lot of PhD students complain about the meetings with their supervisor: they don’t get the feedback they need, they are overwhelmed by all the tips they are getting but don’t know how to use, they are getting lost because … Continue reading
October 8, 2012
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There is this Toni Brixton song called ‘Little things’. Dont’ ask me what I think of the music, but the lyrics inspired me to write this blogpost. This is the song I’m talking about: Why do little things matter? Because … Continue reading
March 20, 2012
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Procrastination. Yes, you suffer it. I’m sure. And I have a simple way to get rid of it, of that procrastination. Tool: egg timer. What to do? Sit down at the place where the task needs to be done. Get your … Continue reading
February 24, 2012
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Ever heard of Marshall Rosenberg? He is de founder of ‘non-violent communication’. And with this non-violent communication, he works with to handpuppets: one of a jackal, and one of a giraffe. Because giraffes have the biggest heart of al country … Continue reading
February 6, 2012
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As a PhD-student, you have to deal with criticism often. From your supervisor, from reviewers, from the audience if you give a lecture, maybe from your students, or from a different angle: friends or family. It is important to be … Continue reading