How Writing a Grant Can Take Over Your Life (And Why It Hurts Your Work)

from The Milestone Lab: Women of Color in Academia Achieving Research Milestones Without Losing Themselve · host Rasheeda

Why does writing a grant start taking over your life- and why does that make your work worse?In this episode, I break down how grant writing can disrupt your routines, rest, and well-being, and why losing yourself in the process impacts your ability to think clearly and make progress. If you're feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or disconnected form your research, this episode is for you.

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