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TL;DR: 7 Ways to Stay Motivated While Doing a PhD

1. Set Small, Achievable Goals
2. Take Regular Breaks
3. Find an Accountability Partner
4. Reward Yourself
5. Make a Schedule
6. Make Time for Hobbies
7. Celebrate Your Achievements

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7. Celebrate Your Achievements

Don’t forget to take the time to celebrate your successes, no matter how small.

Acknowledging your progress can help to keep you motivated and make all the hard work worthwhile.

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6. Make Time for Hobbies

Hobbies help us to disengage from the PhD and come back both more relaxed and with a fresh set of eyes to tackle the obstacles we face.

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5. Make a Schedule

The thing people get wrong about scheduling is that they only plan out their work but not rest and recovery. Make sure to include enough time each day for work, rest, and leisure activities.

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4. Reward Yourself

Motivating yourself with rewards is a great way to stay focused on your goals. Decide on a reward for when you reach a certain milestone, such as a book or a weekend getaway.

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3. Find an Accountability Partner

Find someone who is also working on a PhD and set up a regular check-in time where you can share progress updates and discuss any challenges you’re facing.

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2. Take Regular Breaks

It’s important to take regular breaks to rest your mind and body and come back feeling refreshed.

Take a few minutes each day to enjoy a cup of tea, take a walk, or listen to some music so the PhD doesn't become overwhelming.

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1. Set Small, Achievable Goals

Setting smaller goals will help you to feel a sense of accomplishment when you reach each milestone and stay focused on the bigger picture.

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The PhD can get tough at times and motivation won't always be there to help you get through those rough patches.

Here are 7 Ways to Stay Motivated While Doing a PhD

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That poor cow 😂

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Not a choice at all 😅

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You learn a lot during your PhD.

Here are some of the awesome and not-so-awesome things we learned during ours.

Link:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0n3fftsx19U8qXDpN4YCDX?si=0bf792a8b79c44d6

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Okay so they're aren't what we were hoping for 😅

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Can't be worse than 2022 right 😅?

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Thank you for your helpful and insightful comments 🙃

P.S. Not condoning violence ( its just a meme😅)

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The tragic backstory of Reviewer #2

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My (Suzanne) paper is finally online today🥳🥳

My dog reading my paper is the best part of the whole publication process😂

Link:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlr.2022.100325

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Good vs evil 😅

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In case you missed it
📢Latest episode is out

We interview former climate scientist and activist
@ErnstKuiper on the science behind climate change and advocacy

Link
https://open.spotify.com/episode/71cFvwi20lEcBHlLyyHHKt?si=49c75ac9c35f4e33

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