The Balanced ResearcherUniversity of HullPhD Experience Conference8th February 2011
Researcher development framework
The secret life of a researcher
Tutor
Admin
Hobbies / interests
Family
Friends
Research
Teach
Tutor
Admin
Hobbie
Family
Friends
Research
Teach
Balance
Research, teaching &
admin (work)
Family, friends & interests (Non work)
Strategies
10 strategies for keeping your WORK in balance
10 strategies for keeping yourNON WORK in balance
Pick the right things
Make time for research
Learn how to say NO
Set realistic standards
Write regularly (& submit!)
DON’T check your e mail in the morning!
Use the 3 D’s
Do it! Diarise it Ditch it!
Non work strategies
Establish boundaries
Get a routine (& don’t forget the fun stuff!)
Ask before you make commitments
Book holidays / breaks
Exercise, diet & health
Review your priorities