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PhD Self-Care Project: Self-Reflection That is Non-Academic

I am proud of myself for being really committed to my small PhD self-care project, and I thought that I’d continue this practice and apply it to how I celebrate my birthday this year. This has allowed me to incorporate self-care by giving some time for self-reflection that is non-academic.

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I Have a Supp Exam on My Birthday

My primary exam came at a rotten time—I received some news about family that really shook me, but I didn’t apply for a replacement exam. I just couldn’t. So I just failed that, and now I have an additional assessment exam. On my birthday.

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A Case Against Birthday Parties

Birthday parties are great as a kid. Your parents organise everything, and pay for everything. You get to do what you want because it’s your birthday. Plus you get toys.

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Birthday Gifts? Jar Cakes!

I thought I was too late… to send a gift.

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