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Emily Spencer - Rethinking Balance in Research
Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, PhD student Emily shares her reflections after attending the Alzheimer’s Society early career researcher retreat. She explores the myth of achieving perfect work-life balance, admitting how easily boundaries between research and personal life can blur. From compulsively checking emails to neglecting annual leave, Emily considers how fatigue and overcommitment distort priorities. She writes openly about the need to set limits, practise saying no, and protect wellbeing. With her supervisors’…
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