Comments
A preliminary estimate, and a request for better ones.
Summary
I believe the standard literature estimates for the number of DALYs attributable to a case of stunting are too low, largely because they don’t account for the long term effects. This means that childhood nutritional interventions that reduce the prevalence of stunting may be substantially more cost-effective than previously believed.
Epistemic status
Exploratory and back-o...
Thanks for posting this - I certainly relate to something similar. But, it seems like you've taken a step in asking for support, so that's a great start :))
Do you have a sense at all of what might be blocking you, or if/why you've felt blocked on similar things before?
I'll share a few thoughts that might help based on my experience - they're not groundbreaking, but maybe just reading them might help name what's going on.
If you're feeling overwhelmed...
Does it feel like 'EAG followups' is a big amorphous task?
Try breaking things down into smaller, manageable chunks. I sometimes make two lists:
Then stop there. Making the list is one task. Starting on items is tomorrow's task. Sometimes just knowing what to do next helps me get over the hump.
You could just go through each 1-1 or session you went to and think about what followups might be good there and then prioritise them. If the tasks themselves seem big, like 'finish updated work plan' can you make them smaller? like fill in x section, send imperfect draft to a friend, look at comments from reviewer etc.
If something else is blocking you, maybe sit with the feeling for a bit and see what comes up? Common culprits for me after conferences in the past:
Practical things that might help?
Good luck with your next steps, Onyekachi!
Hi Charlotte,
This was so warm to read. I'd try some of the practical things and hope they work for me too. Oh and Yes, the Imposter syndrome and the worry that I possibly didn't do as much as I needed really bothered me. So, thank you again for the insight.