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Self-Care as a Postgraduate Student
I caught up with my other PhD student friends recently, which was really nice. Most of us are well and truly past the halfway mark of our research projects and sometimes find ourselves quite isolated from everyone else. We forget how important social connection is sometimes when you are a PhD student who is not working […]
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Are you SAD?
As I write this it is grey and gloomy outside, and I’m really wishing I didn’t have a full day at uni today. I often feel unmotivated and less energetic on days like these and would love nothing better than to stay at home curled up on the couch with a hot chocolate. But life […]
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Caught in Two Minds
I was fortunate to have my very first abstract accepted for presentation to a recent social psychology conference. I completed an academic paper earlier this year and was excited to share the results of my study with other researchers in the field. In addition, I felt that this was a very critical first milestone in […]
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3 Tips For Emotional Wellbeing
Recently, a couple of things have WHAMMED me in the brain. Exams and a nasty cold, and some very unwell family members. I’ve previously had trouble with processing such intense emotion—but here are some tips that I’ve found helpful when it comes to emotional distress.
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Feeling Blue?
Sometimes it has a reason, either physical or emotional. Sometimes it just comes out of nowhere. It’s okay. I know what it feels like. Many people know what it feels like.
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Take a Break (from Stress)
Teenage me would be so disappointed. I thought I’d have solutions for my stress issues by now. I’ve written about how Uni stress gets to me; normally I just keep on with things. When it gets so bad that I can’t sleep, I start to think that maybe I should get some proper help. However, it […]
