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Creating Habits for Balance and Success in your PhD

Course mapped to

Vitae's Researcher Development Framework domains: B1 (Personal qualities) and B2 (Self-management)

Course information

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will run in-person. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place at least two working days before so that we can allow others onto the course.

Are you a PhD student, or doing another research degree? What are the habits that you need to get into, in order to arrive at submission day in good health and with a smile on your face?

You know how much better you feel when you are organised, when you are taking exercise and eating well, and when life feels calm and happy. This workshop will guide you through three key areas that will lead to greater physical and mental wellbeing.

• Get organised
• Keep healthy
• Stay calm

You will learn top tips for getting organised including staying on top of your emails. Find out the easiest ways to eat healthily without having to think too hard about it. Make a plan to keep active throughout your PhD. Learn the main things that stop you sleeping and ways to get a great night’s sleep. Finally take a bit of time to learn some calming techniques.

This half-day workshop is fun and interactive and is packed with tips for getting you across the finish line in great shape.

Aims and objectives

By the end of this workshop you should be able to:

• Set goals to help you stay on track to finish your thesis on time
• Set up a well organised time management system
• Be confident regarding easy ways to have a healthy lifestyle
• Practice techniques for a calmer mind

Tutors

Dr Meha Pande

Mr Owen Daily

Venue

Butts Wynd 10

Course provider

IELLI
Email: ielli@st-andrews.ac.uk