The Happy Scientist

#75 — We're told from a young age that patience is a virtue. But does that hold up to scrutiny?In some respects, it seems so, given that impatience can be annoying to experience and make you unbearable to the people you're waiting on.But what are the consequences of excessive pat ...  Show more

#74 — How we feel about completing certain tasks and the people they involve have a massive impact on whether or not we do those tasks or how quickly and carefully we get them done.You know—when a job involves dealing with that person, sending that email, or dealing with that ins ...  Show more

#73 — Why do you do science?Is it your passion, is it to make an impact, is it just the way you make your living, or something else?Whatever the reason, having a clear sense of your purpose matters. It can help you deal with major and minor challenges, cope with setbacks, and hel ...  Show more

#72 — Freedom is not having lots of options—it's choosing between them. You are free to choose.Now think about that in the context of your research project and career. Are there any decisions you would approach differently? Is there anything you tend to avoid because you worry it ...  Show more

#71 — Tara Nylese was a career scientist and formerly a Regional Market Development Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific. She left her Market Development Manager job to focus on other workplace wellness activities, and launched her book, Mindfulness in Everyday Life, which hit the ...  Show more