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Send Vikki any questions you'd like answered on the show! In this episode, I answer three thought-provoking questions from PhD students and graduates: Handling Final-Year Disappointment A PhD student asks how to cope with the sense of disappointment that can arise in the final year when you realise your initial goals and ambitions have had to be scaled back. I explain why this is actually a good sign and how to use this understanding to motivate yourself to move forwards.Staying Motivated Pos...

The PhD Life Coach

Vikki Wright

3.13 Client Q&A - Motivating yourself in your final year, achieving post-PhD goals, and effective podcast listening

DEC 2, 202426 MIN
The PhD Life Coach

3.13 Client Q&A - Motivating yourself in your final year, achieving post-PhD goals, and effective podcast listening

DEC 2, 202426 MIN

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Send Vikki any questions you'd like answered on the show!

In this episode, I answer three thought-provoking questions from PhD students and graduates:

  1. Handling Final-Year Disappointment
    A PhD student asks how to cope with the sense of disappointment that can arise in the final year when you realise your initial goals and ambitions have had to be scaled back. I explain why this is actually a good sign and how to use this understanding to motivate yourself to move forwards.
  2. Staying Motivated Post-PhD
    Charlotte, a member of my coaching programme, seeks advice on self-coaching as she works on writing papers post-PhD, with no pressing deadlines or external accountability. I explore ways to find intrinsic motivation and structure this next phase of her academic journey.
  3. Making the Most of Podcasts
    Sophie enjoys listening to podcasts while multitasking but struggles with taking notes or fully engaging with the content. I offer tips for integrating podcasts into her routine more effectively to maximise their value.

This episode is packed with practical advice for navigating common challenges in your academic journey and beyond.


Links I refer to in this episode 

How to go from idea overload to clarity  

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I'm Dr Vikki Wright, ex-Professor and certified life coach and I help everyone from PhD students to full Professors to get a bit less overwhelmed and thrive in academia. Please make sure you subscribe, and I would love it if you could find time to rate, review and tell your friends! You can send them this universal link that will work whatever the podcast app they use. http://pod.link/1650551306?i=1000695434464

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