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If you are thinking of quitting your PhD, listen to this first! with Gordon Morrison

If you are thinking of quitting your PhD, listen to this first! with Gordon Morrison

The PhD Life Raft Podcast · Dr Emma Brodzinski

February 17, 202527m 43s

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Show Notes

In this episode Gordon shares his reflections on his PhD experience - particularly the times when he wanted to give up!

Gordon discusses the challenges of balancing full-time work and the PhD.

He shares the strategies that he used to stay motivated and managing time - in particular the pomodoro method.

We explore how to deal with doubts, overwhelm and exhaustion and the importance of the right kind of support.

Gordon also offers some insights from his own experience of the viva and gives some valuable top tips.

You can find out more about the pomodoro technique here: https://thephdliferaft.com/the-pomodoro-technique-and-phd-research/

You can find out more about Nathan Ryder and Viva Survivor here: http://viva-survivors.com/about/

If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for 'Notes from the Life Raft' here: https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft