The WordifyScience Blog

After many years of supporting the scientific and research communities, we’re sharing our insights -including editing tips, grant writing strategies, lessons learned - to help you achieve your research goals, secure funding and make the process enjoyable.
Along the way, we explore ways to stay inspired, have fun,
and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The Gratitude Journal: Your Helpful Companion Boosting Happiness, Contentment and Wellbeing

Sylvia from WordifyScience. For a couple of years, a gratitude journal has been my dear companion. In the hustle and bustle of our daily...

Gratitude

Sylvia

Oct 3, 20233 min read

Mastering Technical Terminology: Writing for a Niche Audience

Sylvia from WordifyScience here. In a world where information flows ceaselessly, catering to a niche audience can be both a challenge and...

Terminology

Sylvia

Oct 3, 20233 min read

The Art of Scientific Abstracts: Crafting Concise and Captivating Summaries

Sylvia from WordifyScience. In the world of academic research, where knowledge is both vast and intricate, the ability to distill complex...

Scientific Writing

Sylvia

Sep 22, 20233 min read

Harmonizing Productivity: The Art of Crafting Your Perfect Work Playlist

Sylvia from WordifyScience. I am currently working on another manuscript that I review and I chose music to accompany me. This inspired...

Effectiveness

Sylvia

Sep 22, 20233 min read

The Mind's Magic: Unraveling the Science of Mindfulness

Sylvia from WordifyScience. In a world filled with constant distractions and stressors, the practice of mindfulness has emerged as a...

Mindfulness

Sylvia

Sep 22, 20233 min read

Embracing the Tranquility of Rainy Sundays: A Day to Lose Track of Time in Books and Calm Activities

Sylvia from WordifyScience. There is a magic that descends upon the world when raindrops tap at your window on a Sunday morning. While...

Wellbeing

Sylvia

Sep 17, 20233 min read

Catching the Wind: Navigating the Sweet Spot in Windsurfing and Work Projects

Sylvia from WordifyScience. As I stood on the sandy shore of the Martinhal beach, the sun's warm rays kissing my skin, I could not help...

Learning & Education

Sylvia

Sep 15, 20233 min read

Autumn Time is Harvest Time: Nurturing Achieved Goals and Preparing for the Future

Sylvia from WordifyScience. In the enchanting tapestry of seasons, autumn stands as a vivid testament to the ebb and flow of life's...

Creativity

Sylvia

Sep 14, 20233 min read

Getting Ready for Your Final Academic Year: How to Best Prepare for Your Bachelor Thesis Write-Up

Sylvia from WordifyScience here. Your final academic year as a bachelor's degree student is an exciting and challenging time. It is the...

Bachelor Thesis

Sylvia

Sep 11, 20233 min read

Going Back to School: Embracing New Learning as Adults

Sylvia from WordifyScience here. As summer's warmth slowly gives way to the crisp embrace of autumn, the familiar rhythms of...

Learning & Education

Sylvia

Sep 11, 20233 min read

The Atlantic Ocean Windsurfing Break: A Scientific Editor's Perspective

Sylvia from WordifyScience. Life as a scientific editor can be a whirlwind of deadlines and technical jargon. Amidst the demanding...

Work-Life-Balance

Sylvia

Aug 4, 20233 min read

WordifyScience's Formatting Series: How to Master the Find & Replace Function in MS Word

Richard from WordifyScience here. Greetings, fellow word wizards! In our ongoing Formatting Series at WordifyScience, we are always on...

Formatting

Richard

Jul 29, 20233 min read

The Power of Inspiration: Cultivating Creativity Beyond the Boundaries of Work

Sylvia from WordifyScience again here. I have got another Thursday topic for you.. Unlocking the wellspring of inspiration that lies...

Innovation

Sylvia

Jul 29, 20233 min read

Balancing Act: Managing Job and Family During Longer Summer Holidays

Sylvia from WordifyScience here. As much as I cherish the warm summer season with its long days and lovely temperatures, I also find...

Work-Life-Balance

Sylvia

Jul 29, 20233 min read

The Harmonious Symphony of Music and Mathematics: Interwoven Themes in Arts and Science

Sylvia from WordifyScience. Both music and maths are a big part of my life, hence my curiosity to find out more about the interwoven...

Learning & Education

Sylvia

Jul 29, 20233 min read

The Power of 21 Days: Why Taking a Break of this Duration is Crucial

Sylvia from WordifyScience. In our fast-paced and demanding world, it is easy to lose sight of the importance of taking a break. We often...

Wellbeing

Sylvia

Jul 22, 20233 min read

The Magic of Color: How It Positively Influences Mood and Enhances Working Output

Sylvia from WordifyScience here. In the fast-paced world of today, where productivity and efficiency are paramount, we often find...

Wellbeing

Sylvia

Jul 22, 20233 min read

WordifyScience's Formatting Series: Working with a Table of Figures in MS Word

Welcome back, avid writers and document enthusiasts, to another installment of WordifyScience's Formatting Series! Richard from...

Formatting

Richard

Jul 20, 20233 min read

Enhancing Focus and Productivity: Incorporating Mindfulness at Work in a Scientific Editing Business

Sylvia from WordifyScience. In the fast-paced world of scientific editing, where attention to detail and precision are paramount, it is...

Wellbeing

Sylvia

Jul 19, 20233 min read

WordifyScience's Formatting Series: How to Work with an Abbreviation & Acronym List in Your Thesis

Welcome back to WordifyScience's Formatting Series! Richard again here. In today's post, we will delve into a crucial aspect of academic...

Formatting

Richard

Jul 13, 20233 min read