There's a common worry among PhD students about getting enough done, so they often try either working harder for longer or being more organised. Neither of these work unless we deal with a more fundamental issue first...
About me 0:00:30
The basic problem; wanting to get more done 0:02:29
The deeper problem; wanting a feeling of control or safety 0:04:06
Why working harder for longer doesn't work 0:05:45
Why being more organised doesn't work 0:08:35
Control over your research is an illusion 0:11:04
Self-control might be an illusion too... 0:14:28
Self care during your PhD 0:15:25
Calm, awareness and confidence 0:18:10
How these factors saved my PhD 0:25:59
Responding to stressful situations 0:33:44
Training awareness (basic meditation) 0:35:21
Developing self-knowledge 0:39:09
You are already good enough 0:42:22
Q&A on switching tasks 0:47:16
Q&A on dealing with supervisors expectations when already overloaded 0:52:03
Q&A on when it all builds up to a breaking point 0:55:37
Q&A on anxiety about missing deadlines or not getting things done (and not feeling worthy) 1:00:58
Q&A on the role of self-identity 1:08:32
Q&A on being far from home and maintaining connections 1:16:55
