I ventured into my PhD with a bang. A BIG bang, about two years. It has been an uphill journey. A statement that wouldn’t do justice to the challenges and ordeal I have gone through. It is not easy for anyone who has not experienced it to empathise with it. Same was with me. I thought I have it in me. I have it in me, to face it with my chin up. After all, I have seen the world. With being into academics for almost half a decade, when I began my doctoral journey, I felt I was ready. How wrong I was!! To say it better, all those who think this are wrong. Now, that I am here, I have to sail through it and it takes a lot from me. A lot of effort, in the sense, long working hours, grilling assignments, short deadlines, presentations, workshops, a demanding supervisor, statistical complications and much more. Phew!! In this final phase I have to write a conclusion to this journey and a beautiful conclusion. Literally the conclusion to my thesis and a conclusion to this journey as well. I am feeling positive and upbeat about it and its been because of satiating my regular craving of soul food. We all need it, so that we have the strength and capacity to give out best in the high tides. There has been the constant craving to give my soul the courage, determination and motivation to live up to my schedules. Some suggestions and ideas may help researchers to stay positive and geared up. The results may be subjective but surely positive. I have experienced and relied upon breathing techniques, meditations, solitude breaks, and introspections. I call them “Food for the Soul”. The craving is there. Subtle or strong and we need to understand it and acknowledge it. It requires consistency in practice and since the outcome is more experiential than tangible we tend to ignore the positives. Look into your needs and get your productivity enhanced or should I say multiplied. I haver rewarded myself with a solitary vacation to the valley of Kashmir for completing my targets. How about you?
I ventured into my PhD with a bang. A BIG bang, about two years. It has been an uphill journey. A statement that wouldn’t do justice to the challenges and ordeal I have gone through. It is not easy for anyone who has not experienced it to empathise with it. Same was with me. I … Continue reading “Food for the Soul! Researchers Crave It the Most”
