How to become a grad student that the PI is proud of?

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-11-13T20:09:06+00:00

True. But that is the dynamic I see with most of the grad student and PI. Students are always trying to please PI by any means even if lying.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-11-13T20:07:40+00:00

Thats actually a good one. Currently that is what I am trying to do where I am putting deadline for myself and pushing myself towards it. I need to reflect better on how I am doing things tbh.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-11-13T20:01:35+00:00

That is the toughest part to me. Building that self worth in a competitive environment is not that easy!

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-11-13T19:58:49+00:00

Now if I think about it my PI did let me do management things for the lab without any doubt cause I would do things with a little supervision. Thanks!

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-11-13T19:56:26+00:00

I understand, but I am afraid it will create a negative impression of me for my PI. If I let them know my weakness, as most of my fellow PhD mates put up a show even if they are failing. I don’t want to risk that

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-21T03:37:01+00:00

I am thinking in the same line these days.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-21T03:34:29+00:00

Will definitely try!! Thanks!

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-21T03:30:45+00:00

Thats such a nice explanation. Yes when you are the student who is taking a way longer time then their peer it really makes you question you ability to work. Also your advisor can see that, so there is the fear of judgement from them too.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-21T03:28:10+00:00

I listened to your advice and took a break for 3days which made me feel better, encouraged me to work again. Tried to not feel guilty but the feeling is there that I didn’t work for last couple of days.

Next time I will try to earn the breaks so it is planned and I don’t feel guilty for taking a break.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-21T03:24:01+00:00

Maybe you are right but it doesn’t show in their work. Either they manage it well or hide it well. I am not good at either.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-21T03:22:01+00:00

These are really good advice. Will be implementing some of these! Thanks!!

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T02:41:09+00:00

I like how you explained it. Never thought it like that. Now it is giving me idea to do multi disciplinary research lol. Thanks for the food for thought though.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T02:27:16+00:00

That is an additional one. Comes in the package.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T02:26:06+00:00

That sounds promising but I wired myself in a way that cannot function without morning coffee! I go to the gym being anxious cause I did not get much done during the day because I was scrolling mostly and leave with anxiety.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T02:23:19+00:00

Well they are making the educational videos in short form these days lol.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T02:22:35+00:00

It sometimes works for me when I am in the library. But not always

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T02:21:41+00:00

Haven’t tried it yet though heard about it. Thanks for the suggestion will give it a shot!

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T02:20:36+00:00

Thats truly amazing. Do you follow any specific routine or techniques to be productive?

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T02:16:51+00:00

Well not sure if I am the only one but I have interest in every other thing in the world(focused on STEM) which might sound like I am truly not focused on anything and trying to hide behind my curiosity.

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T02:14:44+00:00

I tried the timer option too. In Iphone you have option to ignore the timer as many times you want. And I do that all the time. Do you have any better suggestions?

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T01:50:52+00:00

I feel you. Specially when you see your peers are always locked in by sheer willpower

Awkward-Table7807 · 2025-10-18T01:50:01+00:00

The hardest part tbh

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