Welcome
Hello!
I’m delighted to see you here! We have six weeks of improving your PhD life ahead.
Every week a new module will be released. You can find them below. I will be sending you daily emails to gently guide you through the programme.
Take it easy, pace yourself, and know that you don’t have to do everything at once, or at all. The course materials will be here for you to refer back to whenever you want, so no pressure!
COURSE MATERIALS
MEDITATION PLAYLIST
Let’s Meditate!
We’ll be building a daily meditation practice over the next six weeks. I’ll be sending you suggestions in the course emails, or DIY by picking one of these. Includes two meditations recorded by me…
WEEK 1
Stress in Academia
This week we explore why academia is such a high-stress environment, and how this might affect your performance and wellbeing. We will cover how to deal with perfectionism and overcommitment in a competitive environment. You’ll learn how to identify your stress cycle.
WEEK 2
Brain Power Routine
This week we’ll discuss how to build a self-care routine as your best ally against PhD stress. This week is all about meditation and exercise, and other self-care habits. We will cover how to shift from focus during work hours, to getting out of your head at the end of the day.
WEEK 3
Productivity: Work in Waves
This week focuses on productivity. You will learn how to ‘work in waves’ and manage your mental energy. The tools of this week allowed me to finish my PhD in only a couple of hours a day. I will teach you how to do the same.
WEEK 4
Create a Writing Habit
Building a writing routine is the focus of week four. This week we bring together all the tools of the previous weeks to create your personal integrated work, writing and self-care routine. Expect a real shift in how your work is going!
WEEK 5
Corner Your Supervisor!
Supervision! It is the source of many PhD nightmares. This week we focus on this major PhD stressor. The aim of this week’s material is to empower you in your relationship with your supervisor, and to prevent you from unwittingly becoming the victim of your PhD.
WEEK 6
Write a Happy PhD
The final week is about finding joy and satisfaction in your PhD life. It is about connecting with that vital part of yourself that is driven by curiosity and passion for your project. We will discuss how to use your strengths and desires to create a prolific and fulfilling academic life.