How to keep the momentum going in the final months of 2022
For many, right now is a busy time. Maybe you’re undertaking a doctorate and preparing for end-of-year confirmation of candidature things (if so, I resonate deeply with you). Or, perhaps it’s the case that the end of 2022 is drawing closer, and there’s a whole lot you still want to achieve before it’s over. I am at a stage where I’m looking forward to a little break over Christmas, but there is a lot of great stuff that I’m keen to make progress on in the interim. If you’re in a similar position, check out a few tips to help keep the momentum going for these final weeks of the year. None of these is particularly novel: Actually, they are mostly basic. And obvious. But when there’s a lot going on, it’s easy to lose sight of the basics, even though those usually serve us the most. Here’s what I’m focusing on at the moment:
1. Protect your sleep.
In times of busyness, sleep is an easy sacrifice. “I’ll just stay up a little later to get this done.” “I’ll just wake up a little earlier than usual to complete this task.” This approach, though, is not ideal. Research consistently demonstrates that sleep is one of the most important processes we have to rest and energise the body and mind. In one study, regularly sleeping less than 7 to 8 hours a night was associated with impaired cognitive performance (like…
