Self-care during your PhD

This video was originally published as a blog post here: jameshaytonphd.com/quick-tips...
For more blog posts and quick tips for PhD students: jameshaytonphd.com/blog
And for more detailed guidance (courses, weekly zoom calls with James and community support), check out the PhD Academy: www.phd.academy

[@ayses3851]

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[@Sbuda22]

I really feel like I have missed the mark with my PhD. For the whole time it became the most important thing and now I am stressed and exhausted. It partly feels like I don't have the mental capacity to produce good quality work. These things you mention are obvious and very true. Somehow there is a general reactivity when one treads unfamiliar territory brought by the PhD that really makes clear thought nearly impossible. Thank you for this. I am about to watch your second video on what to do when left with 3 months to complete PhD.

[@galenseilis5971]

I like to go for 20-30 minute walks where I explain my thinking to myself (out loud). I find it helps with (1) identifying my own confusions, (2) refining my explanations, and (3) reducing my stress.

[@shiladityabhowmick]

you are a saviour.! the gentleness..politeness and the tips! A big thank you .

[@binishbatool248]

you are really doing great job... many many thanks for arranging some time for our guidance.

[@HaHoang-ff9gw]

Thank you Sir!

[@kimberleymigallos2964]

I can relate to all your videos.

[@tawfiqezaz3455]

Thanks for your useful tips

[@zach81210]

Found your channel not too long ago and you've already helped me out a ton. Keep it up!

[@gemechudegefa2578]

Thank you very much for such interesting consult!

[@fatimegashi1595]

Thank you, great tips - to the point! Countless times (in the past) I have experienced guilt for taking time for living...

[@Hsn7380]

Your videos are very helpful! Thank you :)

[@ahmadjaradat3011]

Thanks for such helpful video

[@chrisogonas]

That was very helpful. Thanks

[@kaiw8254]

A stranger sent this video link to me^^

[@bhagyashrijoshi1482]

Nice suggestions... PhD ... PhD

[@SulagnaDasgupta]

Gawwwwwd I literally have no time to sleep. Just turned down a vacation with my husband for the next three years. You're so right.

[@jazdtildawn2]

All of these self-care tips are easier to do and maintain when one lives away from the city. This is why I wish I lived in a small village in England or Belgium. Lol!

[@jakefrenchful]

I completed my PhD about 10 years ago, why didn't you post then! These are really good videos

[@qianzhang9382]

Thanks for the tips! You mentioned it a bit in this video, but could you provide some tips for mom ABDs who have to take care of young kids at home during the pandemic? I barely found tips on this topic. Thanks!