Suddenly September
Where does the time go?! Just like that autumn is around the corner, Christmas is really not that far away when you think about it and 2023 is within shouting distance! Of course, there’s no suddenly about it. Day by...
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All Your Victories
Write down all of the things that you’ve achieved over the course of your PhD. Write down as many things as you can think of where you’ve succeeded despite a setback. List all the times you overcame your own doubts...
It’s a Wonderful Viva
A few days ago I was inspired by A Christmas Carol. Today my mind turns to It’s a Wonderful Life, which is my favourite Christmas movie. I could write a lot about how this movie makes me feel, what I...
Make A Timeline
Go back through your calendars, diaries, lab books, log books and records for the last few years of your PhD. Your memory can trick you sometimes. Sometimes you can forget what you did when – or even what you did...