the calm post quals

[@farhanislam8463]

Great to see you in a better place. A calmer place.

[@CHALKND]

It is pretty nice thanks Farhan!

[@UncoveredTruths]

sometimes i go through phases of reset where i say "idc anymore", and then really commit to that for a week. then after my week are agony, allow myself to gradually care again. its not perfect, i still have research burn out, but it helps at times. the worst feeling is feeling like you should be able to prove something, but not having the mental clarity to string together your ideas.

[@CHALKND]

"the worst feeling is feeling like you should be able to prove something, but not having the mental clarity to string together your ideas" -- this was exactly how studying for quals was. I haven't reached this point with research yet but I figure it will happen at some point.

[@fuzzylogic2737]

Always glad to hear how you are doing. Enjoy the reprieve you have while you can, you have earned it! As always keep up the great work!

[@CHALKND]

Thanks! That’s the plan 😁

[@CaseyHercules]

Congrats on passing on your quals! I'm excited to see what your future holds!

[@CHALKND]

Thanks!

[@CaseyHercules]

Sounds like your life is calming down, that's a good thing. But it's really weird after going so hard for so long. Really don't be afraid to give yourself space and time to sit and do nothing. Once you do that, you'll find time and space to fill by doing the things you want to do.

[@CHALKND]

Yes agree 100% that has been the last two-ish months - I’ve been going through the ol’ schedule and cutting out the fluff too so I was serious about trying to do the minimum for a while 😅. Just seeking out some intentional boredom here 😁

[@strikeemblem2886]

@@CHALKND yup, setting aside a void in your schedule is very important. Like it or not, you start making connections in your head during that time. A time to grind and a time to reflect, is what I always tell myself (i'm a mathematician too.)

[@CHALKND]

Several voids have been opened recently and I do let myself just exist in them at times.

[@kikokawamura3449]

Enjoy your calming time for a while… extremely crazy but fun time will come ….. soon….. 😅

[@CHALKND]

That's the plan! Will do Kiko!

[@shemaths1668]

First, woohoo!!! Congratulations! Second, KZbin will be here don't force yourself to make vids if you're not up to it.

[@CHALKND]

Thanks! Yeah from my posting history I tend not to force myself to make videos haha part of why I made this one because I finally feel like I can make at least a little time for it again. There isn’t a posting schedule tho. 😅