by Julia Schmidt | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized, Mental Fitness for Researchers
The Dishwasher as a Productivity Booster: How Small Tasks Can Boost Your Motivation For weeks, it had been on my to-do list: writing a contribution for my doctoral advisor’s commemorative publication. A task that truly mattered to me, yet I kept finding myself engaged...
by Julia Schmidt | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized, Blog, Mental Fitness for Researchers
We Regret to Inform You… : Dealing With Rejection In Academia I still remember staring at these words on my screen, feeling my heart sink. It was a dream position I had applied for, and there would be no second chance – the position was unique, and similar...
by Julia Schmidt | Aug 25, 2024 | International Researchers, German Academia, Mental Fitness for Researchers
Living and working in a new country is an exciting yet challenging experience. International Researchers who come to Germany to advance their careers often face the challenge of integrating socially and dealing with loneliness. While professional success is important,...
