Raphael Onuku @raphaelboffin@qoto.org

Sometimes it can feel wrong taking breaks when deadlines are looming but it is so important to give yourself time to stop! Listen to your body, it knows best what it needs 🧡

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Confidence can be the difference between aiming for better than your best and trying just not to replicate your worst.

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When I’m working toward a goal and it starts to feel difficult, I can choose to view that as a sign of my weakness or I can choose to view it as a sign of how much I’m growing. And, it’s a great reminder that realizing that growth also requires intentional rest.

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Experiencing failure in research does not mean that you are a failure.

Experiencing failure often means that you are trying something that has not been tried before, and that makes you a researcher.

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As a leader, sometimes the most important thing to know is what things you still don’t know.

What questions do you still need to ask and what do you still need to learn in order to make an informed decision?

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I was doing the same but I just realized I needed one in the server and that's it.😀

When selecting a lab, prioritize mentoring. A good mentor will invest in your success & will be committed to provide you with the space/resources/training/network for you to thrive. Find the lab that will make you feel part of it.

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One of the most powerful things you can do to support mental health in your workplace is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and acts of kindness are the norm.

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How much creativity do you put into teaching or into the work you do in learning?
Creativity is central to living a full life, whatever the profession. It can delight us.

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In academia, no matter how much you work, there will always be more that you can do:
-another paper to read
-more edits to the manuscript
-a new committee to serve on

The key is to recognize that NOBODY can do all they want to. Do what you can and know you're doing your best - Prof. Jen!
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Never give up. Great things take time.

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I am still trying to figure out how #mastodon works. This is my #introduction. I am also a #twittermigrant. Any assistance?

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When working on a research project, it’s possible to get so focused on getting things done that we lose sight of why we’re doing it and whether it’s even still worth the effort. Sometimes we need to take a step back in order to assess our priorities and see the best path forward.

Empathy is a crucial part of science communication.

Great communicators can put themselves in the place of their audience and understand why someone would care about the topic, what they already know, and what is most important for them to learn.
-Prof. Jen

You have to train your mind to be stronger than your emotions or else you will lose yourself every time.

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One of the challenging things about research is that effort doesn't always result in measurable progress.

However, well-directed effort always results in learning, and in the long run, that can be the key to achieving your goals.