My thesis defense has been set for February 28th, 2020. I have 43 days to scramble enough data, submit my thesis, and prepare a presentation for my defense. For someone who has never had research experience, all of this is extremely overwhelming. Ever since getting back from winter break I have been arriving at the lab by 8:30-9:00 am and end up leaving at around 6:30-7:30 pm every single day. Needless to say, I am beyond exhausted. Nothing seems to be going the way it should, and honestly I feel that I have become quite sloppy when performing experiments. I know that I am not perfect, and everything won't go as planned but it's been months trying to get ONE experiment to work and I'm at my wit's end.
My anxiety is at an all-time high, and I'm trying my best to not let it control my thoughts and actions. I simply have to take a deep breath and attempt to work smarter instead of harder in order to see the improvements I need. Overall, I am extremely grateful for all the experiences I've had in this program and wish I could stay to improve on certain lab skills. However, I know that whatever I have learned here, will prove to benefit me in the long run.
So I'm gonna buckle up, stop complaining, and keep on grinding!
My anxiety is at an all-time high, and I'm trying my best to not let it control my thoughts and actions. I simply have to take a deep breath and attempt to work smarter instead of harder in order to see the improvements I need. Overall, I am extremely grateful for all the experiences I've had in this program and wish I could stay to improve on certain lab skills. However, I know that whatever I have learned here, will prove to benefit me in the long run.
So I'm gonna buckle up, stop complaining, and keep on grinding!
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