The Stress-Free PhD Programme Giveaway!

By |2018-05-22T21:08:43+00:00May 22nd, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

It’s time for a giveaway! To celebrate the launch of the Stress-Free PhD Programme, I have two free spots up for grabs for the first round of the programme which starts June 11th. I am so excited this moment has finally come, I’ve been working on this for about a year, behind the scenes. Almost as slow as academic work!! But today’s the day, and the programme is finished and ready to go. I’m hoping to see fewer burnouts and PhD slumps, and more PhDs finished well within the time-frame (OK, Just In Time will also do!), and with more ease and flow.

If you’re not familiar with my work, I believe a good PhD plan includes effective work routines, incorporating self-care as well as creating the conditions for intense focus! In my brand new programme we’ll take six weeks to develop these routines. We’ll be building a daily writing habit, improving focus and mental stamina, and shifting our mind-set from fear and deadline-based to working from a more balanced place. Intrinsic motivation here we come! You can find all the details of the programme here. I can’t wait to get started.

There are two ways to enter the Giveaway, and an optional extra:

1. Facebook: Share one of my blog posts, like my FB page and leave your details below.
2. Twitter: Share one of my blog posts with hashtag #stressfreephd, follow me at _AJDavis, and leave your details below.
3. Bonus points if you also share one of my other blog posts on FB or Twitter

You can enter with only one of these, but if you do all three, you have triple chance to win! The giveaway will close on June the 5th at midnight CET and I’ll post the names of the winners here. (If you win, but are already enrolled in the programme, I will send you a refund.)

Thanks for helping me spread the word, and good luck!

The Stress-Free PhD Giveaway!

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