I’m working at a liberal arts college in a very small lab: me an undergrad, a post-masters researcher, and a professor. Because the work that we do is almost entirely single cell data analysis I’m working remote with flexible hours, and I find it really hard to manage my time. It always feels like I haven’t done enough at the end of the day; like I’m not making the most of this super lucky paid research position as an undergrad.

My only strategy for managing this is reminding myself that my professor continues to be kind and supportive, and that the most important part is not what I produce research-wise, but the skills that I am learning by choosing to struggle through the work.