Mastering your PhD was the very first book I read about the process of doing a PhD. After one month into my PhD, I went to my university's annual PhD event, and there all participants received a free copy of…
I saw two interesting articles passing by on Twitter.A manifesto on leaving academia (I'll refer to this as the "con" manifesto)andBecause No system defines me (I'll refer to this as the "pro" manifesto)With only one year of experience in how…
One of the main insights I gained during the past year, and especially during the PhD course which I am taking, is that many of us are held back by fear. Fear can be the reason why you developed a…
I read a great blog post, titled Don't Quit.I came across this post through the daily post blog and I thought this is very valuable for anyone who is doing a PhD. Along the way, we encounter ups and downs,…
I just went over my Reverb10 posts again, as suggested by the day 31 prompt.One thing I've noticed is that I've started to allow myself to write about different topics. Initially I started this blog to share what I've learned…
To tame my ever-wandering mind and try to find focus and concentration, I've decided to try out mindfulness and meditation.In the PhD course which I am currently attending, every session involves a mindfulness exercise. Initially I was a bit surprised…
December 31 – Core StoryWhat central story is at the core of you, and how do you share it with the world? (Bonus: Consider your reflections from this month. Look through them to discover a thread you may not have…
December 30 – GiftPrompt: Gift. This month, gifts and gift-giving can seem inescapable. What’s the most memorable gift, tangible or emotional, you received this year?(Author: Holly Root)Another hard prompt for me. I am inclined to immediately pick an emotional gift,…
December 29 – Defining MomentDescribe a defining moment or series of events that has affected your life this year.(Author: Kathryn Fitzmaurice)My confidence has grown this year over a series of events.1. I moved to a much nicer place, which makes…
December 28 – AchieveWhat’s the thing you most want to achieve next year? How do you imagine you’ll feel when you get it? Free? Happy? Complete? Blissful? Write that feeling down. Then, brainstorm 10 things you can do, or 10…
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