Steps that scientists can take to improve their time management

During your working day, allow yourself time to think, to be open to alternative ideas and to chat with others about new methods. Don’t try to chase every great idea

The other side of permitting yourself time to explore alternative ideas, as well as the suggestions of managers and colleagues, is that you are left with a lengthening list of new directions to investigate. Don’t panic if your experiments or initiatives fail: instead, redraft your plan and aim to offload all other distracting tasks as you devote more time to a resolution.

Source: www.nature.com