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Welcome to my science blog! Here you find University advice, PhD updates, and the latest discoveries in science! New blog post every week! Don’t forget to subscribe!

  • How to stop Procrastinating as a Student: Tips for Student Success

    Procrastination is the silent productivity killer, especially for academics and researchers. In this post, I share proven, actionable strategies to help you regain focus, overcome mental blocks, and finally start ticking off those long-overdue tasks. Perfect for students, scientists, and anyone battling the urge to “do it later.”

  • Top Science Careers for Your Personality Type

    Not sure which STEM path matches your vibe? From data-obsessed overthinkers to chaos-loving creatives, this guide pairs seven personality types with perfectly fitting science careers—plus real-world examples of daily tasks, growth prospects, and why you’ll actually enjoy the job. Find your lab-glove fit in minutes.

  • Should I do a PhD? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

    Thinking about doing a PhD? Great! But, before you dive into the academic deep end, ask yourself these 10 honest questions. From curiosity to career goals (and whether you’re okay with failed experiments), this guide will help you figure out if a PhD is really the right fit for you.

  • Brain Plasticity Explained: How Your Mind Changes

    Your brain’s basically in permanent glow-up mode. Thanks to neuroplasticity, it rewires itself as you learn, mess up, recover, and repeat. From toddler tantrums to thesis writing, it’s always adapting. Want to boost it? Think sleep, movement, curiosity, and connection. Brains love a challenge, so give yours something to flex.

  • Mindset Shifts for Successful Scientists

    Let’s be real, science is hard. But what if your mindset was the game-changer all along? These 7 shifts helped me survive (and sometimes thrive) in my PhD. Through failed experiments, brain fog, and imposter syndrome. I hope they’ll help you navigate your academic chaos too.

  • Quitting a PhD: What No One Talks About

    What happens when a PhD doesn’t go to plan? In this honest Q&A, I talk with a friend who made the difficult—but empowering—choice to leave her PhD. We unpack why she left, how it felt, and what she wishes more people knew about academic burnout, red flags, and redefining success.

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