Overcoming End-of-the-Year Blues

t’s getting close to the end of the year. In normal years, this is a time when everyone says their accomplishments. In which case, if you didn’t feel like you did that much or didn’t meet your goals, you can feel like a failure. This is how I felt a couple of years ago when I didn’t publish any first author papers.Maybe it’s different this year because of COVID. It may even be worse because of COVID. But if you’re feeling down, I got the podcast for you.In this week’s episode, I talk about how to bounce back from feeling bad about not accomplishing as much as you planned to in past year. Specifically I go over:What is an academic depression or end-of-the year-bluesThings to do to overcome one including:Writing a “Ta Da” listRecognizing that you are much more than your careerThe types of people you need to surround yourself withAdjusting your goals so they are more realistic and being easier on yourselfHow to reframe your thinkingThe importance of music and changing your physiologyAnd MORE!Want to learn more about wildlife biology, being a scientist, and conservation? Order “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It’s Like and What You Need to Know” now:https://stephanieschuttler.com/getting-a-job-in-wildlife-biology-book/Let’s Connect:Subscribe to my YouTube channel to learn about the coolest animals and get my tips about careers in wildlife biology, science communication, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7KlOYUv8lxU3MG4sfxaLzA? I’d love to meet you. Connect with me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FancyScientistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fancyscientist/pins/I go live in my Facebook group every Wednesday at 12 PM EST to answer a wildlife biology question. Join the “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology” Facebook group to connect with other aspiring wildlife biologists, post your questions and get free advice: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gettingajobinwildlifebiologyFor full show notes click here