Research work, your body and your mind: a 5-minute survey for people who work in research

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Mostly hands-on work: bench, instrument, workshop, cleanroom, animal facility, clinic, testing room or field site

Roughly half hands-on, half at a desk or computer

Mostly at a desk or computer: analysis, simulation, coding, modelling, writing, theory

Something else: teaching, clinical or admin work, or my week doesn't look like any of these

I'm not working or studying in research at the moment

Master's or bachelor's student doing research

Technician, research assistant or lab manager

Scientist in industry (biotech, pharma, CRO, other)

Wrist, hand or thumb pain (pipetting, fine handwork, mouse and keyboard)

Sleepiness or low energy, especially mid-afternoon

Eye strain or headaches (screens, microscope or eyepiece, harsh lighting)

Anxiety or feeling on edge (experiments, deadlines, supervisor)

A bit, it's annoying but it doesn't change what I do

Quite a lot, it slows me down or breaks my concentration

A lot, I change what I do because of it: I avoid tasks, take extra breaks, or stop earlier

It's got as far as medication, seeing someone about it, or missing work

A mindfulness, breathing or meditation app

Exercise before or after work, not during

Breathing exercises or meditation on my own