how starting a newsletter keeps my phd on track

In this video we dive into how I keep track of my time after one year in my PhD. It's easy to get lost in the sea of exciting opportunities, but you have to make sure you spend your time where it truly matters. The method I discuss in the video is my way of making sure I stay on track, and that I have enough time to course correct with my time management. It keeps my supervisors happy, and it genuinely makes me excited to get to it every week.

00:00 - timestamps because ya boi G cares
00:18 - working at a uni
00:56 - feeling super busy
01:17 - my annual review with my boss
01:40 - the wake up call
02:01 - hard to see the big picture from up close
02:30 - magic bullet: the newsletter
03:10 - the results
03:32 - how i do this
04:00 - shorter feedback loops
04:22 - the psychological side
04:53 - reflecting on a week's honest work
06:07 - different timescales