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• 9/100 days of productivity

Todays was very productive. I did math, chemistry and physics.

Physics seriously needs some practice and work. Upcoming week, I need to sit down once and try to grasp the theories on forces as that’s the foundation.

But chemistry went amazing. I’m 1/5th done with the exam preparation.

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10.8.23 - lots of work: writing tests, grading tests, planning lessons

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“Cubitum eamus?”

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• 8/100 days of productivity

The past few days I’ve been working on my sewing projects on top of my regular subjects (math, physics & chem). I’ve successfully made a beautiful, well fitting top with a butterfly sleeve. Honestly, it looks soo amazing and I want to make more variations of it in different colours.

I used old fabric in my own home but now I ran out. Might visit thrift stores to see what they have.

I’m still new to pattern making and sewing in general but it’s soo fulfilling to see it form into something so beautiful.

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01.11.2023—nothing like a new month for a fresh start. proud of myself for making it through October

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• 5/100 days of productivity

Had work today and did some maths. Math is making me go seriously mad but at least I’m on schedule haha.

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Reading before I start my work from home. Still reading Clarice Lispector, in love with this book:

“I can hardly believe that I have limits, that I am cut out and defined. I feel scattered in the air, thinking inside other beings, living in things beyond myself.”

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I'm sick again, yesterday my study background was the almost entire second season of Gilmore Girls

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welcoming the time of the year when the sunlight starts feeling warm and not like it’s out to burn me

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• 3/100 days of productivity

Did some maths today and helped my gf with her paper 💕

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28•10•23// it’s that time of year, cozy study spaces.

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[research life]

finished with my presentation but still got a lot of essays to slog through 😚💪

🎧: 1989 tv

📚: woman on the edge of time by marge piercy

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I can’t stop reading this book, it’s so beautiful.

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Done is Better than Perfect ✅

I never considered myself a perfectionist until I started coding. I'd obsess over pixels and be frustrated when my vision didn't align with what was within my ability to create. And I started to hear this phrase a lot:

"Done is better than perfect."

Of course, some things will always require precision, but one thing I'm slowly learning as I transition from university student to working professional (and back and forth between those two) is that for most things we do in life, there is a wide range for success.

The coolest people I know aren't the ones with the most money, fame, beauty, intelligence, or any other positive quality. Even if it's a mess and inelegant and nobody seems to care, they're the ones who show up everyday and keep doing.

Today was a success because it was done, not because it was perfect. 💚

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• 2/100 days of productivity

Today I did some chemistry, then went to work and finished up my work tasks.

Then I helped my gf with her paper and ended the day with some delicious pizza 🍕

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100 days of productivity

starting 25th October 2023 ending 2nd February 2024

Rules

Success or failure -- just show up

No #ZeroDays -- No matter how hard it feels, do a little thing, a bare minimum. Don't let any day become a zero day

Do at least one PhD-related task everyday

Read a journal article everyday. Skim, AIC, full workout - anything

Weekends are excluded, but counted -- because rest is productive

Learn & practice mindfulness

Take two pictures everyday to represent the day (post them here)

Accountability

Daily update of task list here. Perfection is the enemy of done. So don't overthink, just post - even if it feels half-baked.

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I’m currently in the final quarter of my PhD. I feel quite demotivated and I find it hard to gain momentum. So I thought I'll take up an accountability challenge to help me stay motivated and eventually build a routine.

If you are already doing a 100 days of productivity challenge, or would like to take on one, please do comment/like this post. I'd love to have some company and inspiration! Please help me find similar accounts! <3