Usually, I work harder when the deadline of the paper is approaching. I imagine that I could have done better if there would be more time. But when there is more time, I would still feel the same. I think the problem might lie in two main reasons:
- The research typically has an open end. There can always be more to explore.
- I am lacking a sense of “enoughness”.
I can not really do much to the first one, as that is the nature of research. What I can change is only myself. So how? I think I have to access my work more constantly, and compare it to my past work and the work of others for the similar period. As for the “enoughness” in general, I find this quote is worthwhile to read (ref: How much is enough? ):
I pledge to discover how much is enough for me
to be truly fulfilled, and to consume only that.
I also pledge to be part of the discovery
of how much would be enough for everyone
not only to survive but to thrive, and
to find ways for them to have access to that.
Through this commitment to restraint
and justice, I am healing my life
and am part of the healing of the world.
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