Balancing work, job search, etc

I was recently asked by my brother about my recent experiences with balancing research, job search, etc

Some of the lessons learnt are as follows.

Lesson 1: "Plan, Plan, Plan -- As they say, failing to plan is planning to fail"

Have a plan of what you want to do next, today, this week, in a month, etc. Plans help you focus and structure your goals. They also allow you to gauge if certain tasks are possible.

Lesson 2: "You should leave the urgent to attend to the important"

Often times you'll find yourself in a situation where you won't be able to do all the tasks. If you decide to undertake them all, you won't be able to do them well, especially the ones that matter to you the most. So learn to Prioritize! and do the important things first.

Lesson 3: "Don't forget the power of small steps -- it is these steps that result in longer ones"

Lesson 4: "To Caesar What Is Caesar's To God What Is God's"

Appreciate and acknowledge that not everything is under our control. This will help relieve undue stress and focus your attention on things you can control.

Lesson 5: "Relax, calm down, listen to some good music :-)"