Thanks, I also could relate to the general pattern. For example during my PhD I really tried hard to find and work on things that seem most promising and give it my all cause I want to do it as good as I can, but this was pretty stressful and I think it noticeably decreased the fun and my ability to let simple curiosity lead my research.
Share the load of the project with others. Get some trusted individuals to work with you.
This is a big one for me. Working with others on projects is usually much more fun and motivating to me.
Were you able to “share the load” (so to say) in some capacity with your PhD and research?
In what ways do you effectively utilize this insight you’ve gained into your own social motivation? Do you tend to build teams and recruit people to help you with your projects in specific ways? How do you keep it fun and enjoyable for yourself and your friends?
Were you able to “share the load” (so to say) in some capacity with your PhD and research?
I was, I started working with a colleague and I got a research assistant which really did a lot of a difference. It was very motivating to have another mind looking at the same problems and finding them interesting/challenging, plus I could focus more on the things that were most interesting to me by outsourcing some tasks.
And I think I don’t have to do much else than just scheduling a meeting every two weeks or so to make it enjoyable and fun, at least for me that is all that is needed.
Thanks, I also could relate to the general pattern. For example during my PhD I really tried hard to find and work on things that seem most promising and give it my all cause I want to do it as good as I can, but this was pretty stressful and I think it noticeably decreased the fun and my ability to let simple curiosity lead my research.
This is a big one for me. Working with others on projects is usually much more fun and motivating to me.
Thank you for sharing (and reading)!
Were you able to “share the load” (so to say) in some capacity with your PhD and research?
In what ways do you effectively utilize this insight you’ve gained into your own social motivation? Do you tend to build teams and recruit people to help you with your projects in specific ways? How do you keep it fun and enjoyable for yourself and your friends?
I was, I started working with a colleague and I got a research assistant which really did a lot of a difference. It was very motivating to have another mind looking at the same problems and finding them interesting/challenging, plus I could focus more on the things that were most interesting to me by outsourcing some tasks.
And I think I don’t have to do much else than just scheduling a meeting every two weeks or so to make it enjoyable and fun, at least for me that is all that is needed.