New Astrobites Post: Tips for Conquering Procrastination

Another month, another new post for Astrobites!

This post is actually a bunch of tips for overcoming mental blocks that keep you from getting things done. And it was all inspired by this tweet:

Does anyone else self-sabotage or get major mental blocks that keep you from getting things done?

I've been putting off a job application for *several weeks* for no real reason. I just did the whole thing in less than an hour.

I'd love to hear your methods for combatting this!

— Stephanie (Hamilton) Deppe, PhD | she/hers (@SpaceSciSteph) September 16, 2019

I compiled the responses into this latest astrobites post, but it’s useful for more than just astronomy students! I hope you find it helpful.

New Astrobites Post: Imposter Syndrome

I wrote a new post for Astrobites that went live today!

This post covers a topic that I’ve struggled a lot with and that is very common among graduate students: imposter syndrome. That voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough, not qualified, just “faking it” through everything. This post was inspired by Valerie Young’s book “The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women.”. In it, I summarize some of the ways imposter syndrome can manifest and what you can do to start tackling that inner voice.

Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? Let’s all spread some anti-imposter love in the comments.