Category: Personal Growth

Have you ever felt that your success as a scientist is solely measured by the number of papers you publish or the impact factor of the journal? The pressure to publish as many papers as possible, in the highest-impact journals, is immense. This culture creates significant problems: overwhelm, unhealthy habits, and a negative impact on personal and institutional well-being. For me, this pressure stifled creativity and made writing feel impossible. Writer’s block and procrastination became constant hurdles.