by Dr. Max Lempriere | Dec 10, 2021 | Your Daily Dose of PhD Inspiration
I’ve just come off of a two-day writing workshop with mature students who have been out of academia (in some cases) for decades. There was a pivotal moment, about halfway through the second day, where one person in the Zoom space I was facilitating had a moment... by Dr. Max Lempriere | Nov 26, 2021 | Your Daily Dose of PhD Inspiration
A PhD is a long, draining process. When things are working, it’s the best place in the world to be. When things aren’t, it can be hell. When the tide turns, it’s helpful to remind yourself of three things: You may feel like you’re alone in your... by Dr. Max Lempriere | Nov 12, 2021 | Your Daily Dose of PhD Inspiration
We won’t get things right all of the time. The world just doesn’t work like that. We’re going to mess up. A lot. That’s just part of being human and part of being a PhD student. Sometimes those mistakes are innocent and have little effect on... by Dr. Max Lempriere | Nov 5, 2021 | Your Daily Dose of PhD Inspiration
PhDs are typically solitary endeavors. But you couldn’t do them alone. Your peers and mentors, in particular, are the keys to your well-being as much as they are there to offer feedback and guidance. But you must tap into the network. You must connect. You... by Dr. Max Lempriere | Oct 29, 2021 | Your Daily Dose of PhD Inspiration
If you’re not careful, your PhD will take over your life. Then, once it has you where it wants you, it’ll try its best to grind you down. Then it’ll try some more. Before you know it, you’re married to the damn thing and you’re a shell... by Dr. Max Lempriere | Oct 22, 2021 | Your Daily Dose of PhD Inspiration
Here’s a novel idea: how about you take the weekend off? Sadly, for many PhD students, having a weekend completely free of PhD work feels like a rare treat rather than a right. I often hear students I work with feel guilty about doing so, as if it’s... 
