The Busy Factor

If you’re busy and you need to get ready for your viva:

• Plan your prep. Take a few minutes to sketch out what needs doing and when you could do it.
• Ask for help. Talk to your supervisors, friends and colleagues about what you need and how they could support you.
• Spread the work out. Don’t overburden your plans. Give yourself space to do a little work regularly.
• Be kind to yourself. Do the work – but remember that you have already done a lot! The years of work for your PhD all count towards your preparation.

If, for some reason, you’re not busy then all of the above still helps!