Mindful Productivity for scientists -Online

Mindful Productivity for Scientists is one of the signature courses of “I focus and write”. By the end of this course, the students will have a full strategy of productivity that starts with themselves at the center and builds up around the needs of each individual. For more information please have a look at the website.

THE ONLINE FORMAT

The online version with support is a format where more than 100 students have passed through. It is an ideal solution for all those situations when travelling to the Wageningen campus is not an option (e.g. located abroad). But also it increases the inclusivity for all of those people that for health reasons, being in a course in person during 4 hours is not possible (for example some of my past students were recovering from burn-out and mental health issues, chronic illnesses, or long-term covid).

LEARNING GOALS

This includes:

- An increase in self-awareness. The students identify their strengths, values, and purpose, which will be the basis for maintaining their motivation and set goals. 

- A mindful approach to identify their common struggles (for example impostor syndrome, perfectionism, procrastination…), and how to respond to them so they can keep moving forward.

- How to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals aligned with their values and translate these into projects and tasks.

- Plan their work so they can manage their time and their energy in an optimal way. They will identify the energy that different types of tasks consume and different activities to rest and recover energy.

- Practical tips to navigate relationships at work. From understanding cultural differences to setting boundaries. 

This online format includes the following components:

 

1. The online curriculum with the content described below. The students will have lifetime access to an online platform where they can watch the videos with the classes, and access a series of workbooks, planners and extra resources to implement what they learn. This system allows me to evaluate if the students have watched the videos.

 

2. Two-month access to our online co-working group. There we offer 4 sessions per week of 2-hours to work in silence in a group. Either on the course materials, or to advance their research work. We support this with a Slack channel for any doubts and ongoing support.

 

3. Mentoring group sessions with me and the editorial team of “I focus and write”. During the 2-months, I will host a total of 8 co-working sessions with a Q&A time at the end. In addition, we’ll have 5 more Q&A group sessions

 

4. Private support. Every month, the student can have a private 20-min discussion with me, and with one of our editors for writing advise. I will also will provide private support by email and inside Slack when necessary.

 

This format allows us to asses that the students attend at least 80% of the live classes with me in Zoom (a total of 21 contact hours). The extra classes with the editorial team could be a bonus. And we can also evaluate that the students watch the videos (6 hours of video content). If necessary, a requirement to receive the credits could be that they deliver the workbooks completed.

At the moment one student registers, they will have access to the online platform where they can immediately start with the curriculum. Then the live sessions in zoom start the first week of each month. During the months of December, July, and August, there are no live sessions.

 

TARGET GROUP

This program is designed for PhDs, PostDocs, and pre-tenure Assistant Professors. At this moment there is no limit on the number of students that join. 

 

 

General Information

Target Group:	PhD's
Group size:	n.a.
Course duration:	n.a.
Language:	English
Credit points:	0.8 ECTS
Self-study hours:
Name lecturer:	Ana Pineda
Venue:	Online

 

Fee

Reduced fee: • PhD candidates of Wageningen University with an approved Training and Supervision Plan (TSP) who are registered at one of the WU graduate schools (EPS, PE&RC, VLAG, WASS, WIAS, WIMEK) • Postdocs of Wageningen University who are registered at one of the WU graduate schools	€ 300
University fee: All other PhD candidates / Wageningen University postdocs and staff	€ 600
External fee: All other participants	€ 1200

Fee includes study and training materials.

Cancellation condition

You may cancel free of charge up to four weeks before the start of the course. After this date you will be charged the University fee. Unless:

• You can find someone to replace you in the course and supply the course coordinator with the name and contact information of your replacement.
  In this case you will only be charged a € 50,- cancellation fee.
• You (PhDs and postdocs of Wageningen University) have a valid reason to cancel (illness or death in the family 1st or 2nd degree).
  In this case you will be charged the reduced fee and your supervisor/PI must send a mail indicating the reason for cancellation.

Information

For more information please contact: Juliane Teapal (Juliane.Teapal@wur.nl)