A Day in the Life: What Gets Accomplished?

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In summary: This only relates to the title.. That's one of my most favorite Beatles songs. I see the phrase used all the time "A Day in the life of xxxxx". I often wonder if they are only using the phrase cause of the Beatles. I wonder how popular the phrase was before Sgt Pepper?Who actually gets something accomplished each day? Someone who tries to remain inert, but work sometimes interferes. If you count sitting around as an activity, then I usually meet (and often exceed) my targets. aychamo, that's my fav song too. Beatles rock! And, brewnog, sitting around seems to take high priority on my list of activities (and that includes sitting around in
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A Day in the Life...

(For all you Beatles fans out there :smile: , sry wasn't talking about the song! - referring to the thread title)

Who actually gets something accomplished each day? (besides PF threads/posts :biggrin: ! Those are groundbreaking achievements of course, but we're discussing a little less monumental activities :rolleyes: )

Just wondering, so I can assess my daily productivity (right now, I'd give it a ...not even going to go there!)

I just feel like I'm not contributing my part to the world lately... :frown:

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This only relates to the title.. That's one of my most favorite Beatles songs. I see the phrase used all the time "A Day in the life of xxxxx". I often wonder if they are only using the phrase cause of the Beatles. I wonder how popular the phrase was before Sgt Pepper?
 
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infinitetime said:
Who actually gets something accomplished each day?
I try to remain as inert as possible, but unfortunately work sometimes interferes with that and I get something done despite my best efforts.
 
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If you count sitting around as an activity, then I usually meet (and often exceed) my targets.
 
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aychamo, that's my fav song too. Beatles rock!

And, brewnog, sitting around seems to take high priority on my list of activities (and that includes sitting around in time stealing classes!)
 
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Well, I woke up around dinnertime today (couple of hours ago), and the first 3-4 hours of any day I consider to be a 'grace period' during which I have no real obligations to perform, because it would be unnatural to expect anything from someone who just woke up relatively recently. As soon as I am in condition to be doing useful things, I'll go right back to sleep.

Summer is fun!
 
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I woke up at 6, took the dog for a walk. Fed the animals and made coffee. Read PF, then shower and off to work 10 hrs. Read PF at lunch.
Got home, finnished digging one side of a rat wall 12ft x 28 inches{3 more to go}, ate a sandwich, played with animals. Read PF..now I'll wash up and go to bed by 10:30
 
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Summer is fun!

Don't rub it in, some of us don't have the privilege -yet- of wallowing around w/out any impending duties weighing down our shoulders :cry:

Of course, like I mentioned earlier, those duties don't seem to get done anyway, for some
reason :rolleyes: ....

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FAQ: A Day in the Life: What Gets Accomplished?

What is a typical day like for a scientist?

A typical day for a scientist involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, writing reports, and attending meetings. Scientists may also spend time reading scientific literature, collaborating with colleagues, and developing new research ideas.

What kind of tasks do scientists accomplish in a day?

The tasks that scientists accomplish in a day can vary depending on their specific field of study. Some common tasks may include conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, writing research papers, presenting findings, and attending conferences or meetings.

How do scientists prioritize their tasks for the day?

Scientists often prioritize their tasks based on deadlines, importance, and feasibility. They may also consider the potential impact of their work, the resources available, and the goals of their research team or institution.

How do scientists stay organized and manage their time effectively?

Scientists use various techniques to stay organized and manage their time effectively. This may include creating to-do lists, setting specific goals, breaking down larger tasks into smaller ones, and using time-tracking tools. Some scientists also use project management software to keep track of their tasks and progress.

How does a typical day in the life of a scientist contribute to their overall research goals?

A typical day in the life of a scientist is crucial for achieving their overall research goals. Each task accomplished, experiment conducted, and data analyzed contributes to the advancement of their field of study. Scientists also use their daily work to refine their research questions, develop new hypotheses, and build upon their previous findings.

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