How to deal with long-term goals
Here’s a question over at Ask Metafilter that I think is extremely relevant to anyone carrying out a long-term research project - how do you stay motivated when the goal you’re working towards is several years away? This can be a particular problem for PhD students as the goal that you’re working towards may be very loosely-defined at first. The poster writes:
There are several obvious ideas presented in the comments -
- Find a symbol that represents what you are trying to achieve
- Break the project up into smaller goals (a common piece of advice on these pages!)
- Make sure that your goals are concrete
Something that only one comment mentioned, but that I think is key in a PhD research project, is the importance of enjoying the process. Regardless of long-term or short-term goals, it’s vital to recognise that the process of doing the work is valuable in itself.
As well as learning new technical skills, you’re also learning about communication, writing, time management. In addition, you’re making connections with people in your field and building up a network of contacts. These are things that are worthwhile in any context, and are separate from the immediate aims of your project. I think that keeping these things in mind can help a person deal with the inevitable long-term nature of academic research.
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