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4. Use “research idea” library.

Keep a page in Notion where you can store all of your research ideas.

When you come across a topic that you want to research later, add it to your “research ideas” page.

You'll always have a wealth of topics to research at your fingertips.

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The biggest online research hack:

Organize everything on Notion using these tools.

1. Heavy use of tags.
2. Star for what needs to be reviewed.
3. Tons of filters.
4. Use “research idea” library.

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3. Tons of filters.

Use filters in Notion to only show articles that you care about.

You can filter by:

↳ Tags
↳ Review status
↳ Favorite
↳ Source
↳ Date

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Procrastination is the PhD student's silent adversary.

Do this:

- Clear, daily micro-goals
- Pomodoro sprints for focused work
- Scheduled 'thinking time' devoid of distractions
- Public commitments to peers for accountability
- Celebrating small wins to maintain momentum

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Set small, achievable goals.

Break down your larger goal into smaller, more manageable ones.

↳ Write one paragraph instead of a whole essay
↳ Walk for 10 minutes instead of an hour

Why?

You build momentum and confidence over time.

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"Procrastination is the fear of failure masquerading as the fear of success." -Denis Waitley

How to overcome this?

1) Set a deadline for yourself that's earlier than the actual deadline.

2) Find an accountability partner.

3) Set small, achievable goals.

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Find an accountability partner.

Share your goals and tasks with a friend, family member, or colleague.

↳ Check in with each other
↳ Report your progress
↳ Hold each other accountable

Why?

You're less likely to disappoint someone else than yourself.

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Procrastination isn't a sign of laziness.

It's an emotional response to what we perceive as an unpleasant task.

Address the emotion, not the task itself.

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Redefine success. Not all victories have trophies.

- Inner peace
- A library of wisdom
- Meaningful relationships

These are awards no ceremony can bestow, yet their value is beyond measure.

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@SemanticScholar Semantic Scholar has made it possible to find interesting and relevant research with just a few clicks.

It's definitely worth giving it a try if you're looking to dive deep into a research topic.

Let me know if you try it out.

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If you're in need for some deep research, @SemanticScholar can be your best friend.

This free AI-powered research tool will sift through millions of research papers in seconds.

Step outside Google and unlock a trove of knowledge 👇

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@SemanticScholar My favorite feature?

TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read)

Short summaries of the main objective and results of a paper.

You've no excuse to miss a paper!

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Habits are powerful.

They either move you toward your goals or away from them.

Your life today is a sum total of your habits.

If you're unhappy, then it's time to change things up and implement better habits.