How to stop thinking about your academic work
Sign up here to get a searchable archive of all my YouTube videos so that you can find one on the exact topic you’re struggling with! You’ll also get my weekly newsletter for more actionable tips and reflective prompts and will be the first to know about my free webinars! Click here to sign up: https://thephdlifecoach.mykajabi.com/... THIS VIDEO It’s easy to feel like our academic work has taken up permanent residence in our brains! Recently a member told me they woke up thinking about their PhD, went to bed thinking about it, and were fed up of not thinking about anything else. In the episode, I help you work out whether it’s a problem that you’re thinking about your work and, if you think it is, you’ll get some concrete advice about how to nudge your brain away from the topic. WHO AM I? I'm Dr Vikki Wright, ex-Professor and certified life coach. I help everyone from PhD students to full Professors to get a bit less overwhelmed and thrive in academia. On YouTube and my podcast, I share actionable advice, compassionate reassurance, and the occasional reality check to help you achieve your goals. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!

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