The PhD is a strange thing
The PhD is a formless, undefinable, unpredictable, ever-changing, multi-faceted thing – this is why it’s all the more important to get super clear about YOUR intentions, goals and best work practices.
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That person you’re comparing to is a hot mess too
Consider these 3 things the very next time you start thinking, “But I suck and I’m failing my PhD because they’re doing better than me…”
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Sometimes, everything goes tits up…
if you’re looking for a sign, this blog post is your permission slip to treat yourself kindly. Take a break. Pause. Go slower. Give yourself what you need.
“I’m a shy person and I don’t like talking to strangers”
You might understand how deeply uncomfortable it can feel to be catapulted into spaces where you feel you have to be ‘on display’ or ‘performing’ a personality that just doesn’t feel good. BUT… how about if we just didn’t respond to those bullshit confidence imperatives?
“I think your approach might be a little too blunt”
Whatever you’re up against, what part of you can you call up to rise above and beyond the stuck limitations of other people’s bullshit, expectations, conventions or ‘rules’?
Lessons learnt after 5 years in a PhD
Here are a few crucial things that have helped me get to the finish line of my PhD -and pass it!