It’s time to start actually using my blog.
I have graduated, so I no longer need to worry about being
exposed and having it somehow affect earning my PhD. I had those concerns though and have some
concerns as to whether blogging with affect future employment
opportunities. I am mostly pseudonymous
though, so I shouldn’t worry too much.
But I worry… It must
be in my genes. Anxiety that fuels
impostor syndrome or impostor syndrome fueling anxiety that leads to depression
and a lack of self-confidence. But I am
clearly not alone in this. So many other
people in academia deal with these sorts of health issues, but we try to keep
it quiet, in order to not be seen as weak and avoid any stigma. Others have been brave and shared their
stories.
Maybe it is time to share more of my story in addition to
talking about science I hear on podcasts or other “stupid” ideas or questions I
have that might turn out to be useful.
