'Personal wellbeing: Looking after your physical & emotional wellbeing when doing a #PhD'

 

#phdchat tweet log - 11th July 2012

 

@NSRiazat - Welcome to #phdchat ~ the topic for tonight is 'personal wellbeing: looking after your physical & emotional wellbeing when doing a #PhD

@LouiseABoyd - Yay, just in time for tonight's #phdchat - @nsriazat: personal wellbeing looking after your physical & emotional wellbeing when doing a #PhD

@CET47 - I think this is a very important topic and i'm looking forward to everyone sharing their thoughts/experiences #phdchat

@HendraAgustian - @NSRiazat Nice topic. At times when I have to work home, I try to structure it, with breaks in between. #PhDchat

@andienevitt - feeling the need to get moving with some real work rather than this "reading" nonsense everyone keeps going on about #PhDChat

@Judiebbrell - #phdchat evening all! interesting topic choice

@NSRiazat - @HendraAgustian ~ me too - have to very disciplined but get quite a bit done. ...but PhD does take over at times. :-) #phdchat

@HendraAgustian - By breaks I mean really stay away from your desk for a while, harvesting some sunlight outside, or hitting d gym #PhDchat

@srossmktg - Ooooh sounds like a good #phdchat #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @CET47 ~ agreed - it's also a taboo that nobody really wants to talk about - it's a real emotional rollercoaster doing a PhD. #phdchat

@HendraAgustian - @NSRiazat I think 2 hours of concentration span is healthy, after that u have to take a break for a while. #PhDchat

@Comprof1 - #phdchat One of the best presentations I went to during my phd studies was about effect of writing phd on student physically.

@JaneDavis13 - @NSRiazat @CET47 it's important to expect the unexpected and roll with the punches #phdchat

@CET47 - @NSRiazat at some point or another everyone experiences real low points, its important to share how to get through these #phdchat

@HendraAgustian - @Comprof1 What were d key findings? #PhDchat

@Comprof1 - Eyes, neck, and back most common problems. #Phdchat

@kesloane - @NSRiazat hello, all. great topic #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @JaneDavis13 ~ Lots happened along way through my PhD could never have been planned for - everything takes longer than expected #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @HendraAgustian @NSRiazat I can work in 3 hour chunks but agree a break has to follow #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @CET47 @NSRiazat Support group is important. Especially support outside of field. #phdchat

@DeborahALock - I think for some it's extreme highs vs extreme lows.. So finding balance is key....and that's hard with competing priorities #Phdchat

@NSRiazat - @CET47 ~ agreed - and not PhD related - life happens. :-) #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @NSRiazat absolutely. It's easy to get derailed when things go awry #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @HendraAgustian For eyes & neck read looking down (i.e. computer should be below rather above line of vision) #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - #phdchat full time work 4 kids dog catdemanding partner and phd - juggling lesson anyone??

@NSRiazat - @NSRiazat ~ have some fabulous close friends who appreciate demands of PhD but also there if I need a night off from the studying. #phdchat

@CET47 - @Judiebbrell I do not know you do it! massive admiration :) #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @HendraAgustian Take break every 20 minutes. Stand up. stretch. look at something close (6 inches), far in horizon. Exercise eyes. #phdchat

@CET47 - I think family and friends often find it difficult to understand what a PhD involves and this causes friction as well #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - Oh yes (no dog tho ) #phdchat RT @Judiebbrell: #phdchat full time work 4 kids dog catdemanding partner and phd - juggling lesson anyone??

@NSRiazat - @NSRiazat ~ very important to talk to be open and frank ~ speak to supervisors and colleagues when it all gets too much. #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @CET47 @Judiebbrell #phdchat Need to be organized. Problem is when one piece falls out of alignment!

@LouiseABoyd - @comprof1 any tips to avoid sore neck when using laptop? other than lots of massages afterwards! #phdchat

@DeborahALock - @Judiebbrell it's tough. I have what my family call drawbridge moments when I seek solitude but usually the cat is allowed! #Phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @CET47 definately agree - partner thinks thid is waste of time! doesn't get the need to connect with others with similar experience #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @CET47 #phdchat especially when they don't see you "work".

@srossmktg - So where's the conversation at...? #phdchat

@lukemperez - Survey for the #phdchat folks: which business card looks 'better'? http://t.co/1OTiXTkJ http://t.co/1AvPncAK

@CET47 - @Judiebbrell mine is the same, they do not understand how isolating a PhD can be #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @DeborahALock did it last week - took wine to study told everyone to leave me alone came out 4 hrs later feeling a bit better! #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @LouiseABoyd ~ tip from my osteopath re: neck - try looking ahead and sitting up straight and 'writing' the alphabet with your head #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @DeborahALock @Judiebbrell cats get everywhere #phdcats #phdchat

@srossmktg - Physical well-being? I do an MMA type of thing at the gym T/Th. 90% of the time, I straight book out. Wish I could do/afford more. #phdchat

@CET47 - Getting time and space alone can often be difficult, sometimes you have to be completely selfish and shut of from the world! #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @LouiseABoyd I found working at a counter was very helpful because eyes down. When my legs began to get tired, I'd take break. #phdchat.

@LouiseABoyd - @cet47 I agree, people don't understand the amount of time &work that we have to put in.They think we have plenty of free time! #phdchat

@DeborahALock - @Judiebbrell Do you find the trouble really starts when there's a crisis in all 3 areas at the same time - work, home & PhD #Phdchat

@NSRiazat - @Judiebbrell ~ nobody is allowed in my study (even the cat!!) - when the writing has to be done the writing HAS to be done. :-) #phdchat

@lukemperez - @srossmktg I CrossFit for the same reason, but am afraid the budget won't permit it in the fall. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @JaneDavis13 ~ mine gets locked out in the garden - she crawls all over my lap and nicks the chair as soon as I get up. #phdchat #cats

@Comprof1 - @CET47 #phdchat Kids actually do get it if you explain it to them. Actually family more understanding than work!

@srossmktg - @lukemperez I'd really like an extra day. There's a more intensive MMA class I'd do with more money for one extra day a week. #phdchat

@CET47 - I train assistant dogs voluntarily for a charity and I can honestly say they are the best method of mental and physical therapy #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @NSRiazat tell that to the cat! she likes sitting on keyboard - good excuse for lack of writing #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @DeborahALock @Judiebbrell or just 2 at a time. Worst was when I got very sick. Putting off health is worse in the longrun #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @NSRiazat haha ... I know that one! #phdcats #phdchat

@ICTwitz - Just catching up with #phdchat and it appears to be talking about dogs and cats! Hmm! #phdchat

@srossmktg - Mentally, I HIGHLY recommend the @buddhify app (iPhone and Android). Brief, non-esoteric, non-hokey-cheesy meditation. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @Comprof1 ~ I keep my PhD separate totally from work - I only study in my own time/during weekends/during the school holidays. #phdchat

@LouiseABoyd - Thanks @nsriazat, I'm writing 2papers at the moment so I'll be trying that out soon! :) #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @Comprof1 @DeborahALock @Judiebbrell chronic health issues get in the way but have to give in to it sometimes #laughingwryly #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @NSRiazat But what happens when work wants more time? The problem I had. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @Comprof1 ~ although have had fair share of 6am starts, leave for work at 8am and then back at desk for 6pm to fit it all in. #phdchat

@strictlykaren - I am on leave at the moment, finding it difficult to slot in phd study time, beg to feel anxious as its been 2 weeks now #phdchat

@srossmktg - That app is $3 well-spent. And I love how it's not cheesy. Helped convert a meditation skeptic. #phdchat

@LouiseABoyd - @comprof1 like a kitchen counter? I like working at desk - it puts me into right frame of mind for working, but my desk is v low #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @Judiebbrell ~ mine is a total nightmare for nicking my chair when I get up :-) #phdchat #cats

@Judiebbrell - #phdchat i feel guilty doing other things for me - like reading for fun

@NSRiazat - @ICTwitz ~ off on a tangent ;-) #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @Comprof1 @NSRiazat I was teaching and given a very heavy work load. Had no control over it. Either take it or lose job. #phdchat

@CET47 - @Judiebbrell I'm the same don't think I have managed to read a non academic book in two years! #phdchat

@lukemperez - @srossmktg I know the feeling. I go 2x/wk but even that's a stretch. This fall, I'll resort to alternative plans #phdchat

@lukemperez - I'm considering joining or starting a #crossfit club at my campus. A little time/effort will offset the cost of a membership #phdchat

@DeborahALock - @srossmktg this sounds interesting. I will give it a go #Phdchat

@NSRiazat - @Judiebbrell ~ I can't read novels for any length of time now like I used to be able to. Associate reading with literature review. #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @LouiseABoyd Any place where you can stand. I had a kitchen counter the worked out well. table or desk good also. No more headaches #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @ICTwitz ~ lol - topic tonight is personal and emotional wellbeing when doing a PhD - not pets. :-) #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @JaneDavis13 ~ had a parental bereavement in the middle of Year 2 so had to do a lot of re-scheduling and catching up. #phdchat

@yimeizhu - I don't know who's with me that are into gym and running, after running on the treadmills for 5k, I run off my stress& feel better! #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @CET47 @Judiebbrell I would read a non academic book for 15 minutes every morning. Ended up being more productive #phdchat

@srossmktg - @NSRiazat I straight lost the imagination to read fiction. It was a stretch to read Hunger Games. @Judiebbrell #phdchat

@lizith - @NSRiazat @ictwitz though pets could have a lot to do with emotional well-being :) #phdchat

@NSRiazat - Did any of you have any sessions around personal wellbring from the University of Supervisors before or during PhD? #phdchat

@srossmktg - @DeborahALock I encourage. We've done some research on mindfulness and next working with them in v2.0. Results are positive. #phdchat

@lizith - @NSRiazat @judiebbrell Since hearing @thesiswhisperer speak of her reading habits, I've given myself permission to read novels :) #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @srossmktg @Judiebbrell ~ believe it happpens to lots of us - losing ability to read for pleasure but apparently it does return. #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @srossmktg @NSRiazat reading it with kids at moment enjoying #phdchat

@CET47 - @NSRiazat no nothing at all. There is a well being service provided by the university but I honestly know nothing about it #phdchat

@lizith - @nsriazat @judiebbrell in fact I'm reading a novel on my Kindle while joining in #phdchat this evening :)

@Comprof1 - I also made sure vacation was for vacation (but had a piece of paper for notes when they came to me). also rewarded myself. #phdchat

@srossmktg - @NSRiazat I did an MBSR workshop via uni mental health services. It was limitely promoted open to all on campus. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @lizith @thesiswhisperer ~ I can read a few chapters and then want to start a new one. Not sure if I need to change genre? #phdchat

@LouiseABoyd - @comprof1 never thought of standing. Will give it a go &see if neck is less sore. How long do you normally stand for? #phdchat

@DeborahALock - @NSRiazat No but I think it should be routine and embedded within the doctoral structure #Phdchat

@PhDConfessional - @lukemperez I like the second one with the department listed #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @CET47 ~ it's interesting the universities don't offer official sessions around wellbeing - how many drop out due to stress? #phdchat

@lizith - @NSRiazat @thesiswhisperer I think the advice was trashier the better - basically nothing too serious or thought-provoking #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @lizith @Judiebbreall - I'm typing up my reading about 'inside researcher' as we speak on #phdchat :-)

@Comprof1 - @LouiseABoyd my legs will give out after about an hour. I sit, get something to drink, rest for about 5 min, then start again #phdchat

@srossmktg - PhDs are like anything; everything in moderation. If you fail to do that, you fail your successes and end up harming yourself. #phdchat

@SteveCooke - @NSRiazat had chats about it PhD director & supervisors before & during, but nothing structured. Suited me. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @lizith ~ might explain it - I like the crime and thriller genre so that needs thought - can't read chick-lits. #phdchat

@chasing_ling - #phdchat who finds it hard to not think about their work even when they genuinely love it and get excited by it?

@Comprof1 - @LouiseABoyd I feel better rested and mentally less tired doing it like that. Saw something on TV it was better and tried it. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @srossmktg ~ agreed - good point - good planning and going back to amend your plans regualrly is a good idea. #phdchat

@chasing_ling - #phdchat does anyone think that friends / fam might offer more / diff support to you if they knew what a phd was like?

@NSRiazat - @SteveCooke ~ wonder if universities leave to for Supervisors and PhD students to discuss amongst themselves. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @NSRiazat ~ however - I also have some days where i don't do any PhD work and have time out - always come back to it refreshed. #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @NSRiazat @lizith try childen/young adult. Requires less concentration. #phdchat

@SteveCooke - @NSRiazat I knew there were places to go as part of the academic support network for students if needed. #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @NSRiazat @SteveCooke Ours does. But started program this yr to help support mentally. Too late for me. #phdchat

@londonaesthetik - @NSRiazat #phdchat I do that as well, at least one day/week for sure. Its important to work it in!

@chasing_ling - #phdchat I've been experimenting with a reflective PhD blog to stay on top of progress, and to stay sane. Any others do this?

@NSRiazat - I really need to find something low calorie to snack on - PhD grazing at my desk has not been welcome! #phdchat

@londonaesthetik - I also find changing your environment helps, I go write elsewhere (another country!) #phdchat

@SteveCooke - @Comprof1 @NSRiazat there were also some PhD research methods seminars that covered stuff like that iirc. #phdchat

@srossmktg - @NSRiazat Does a disservice to one's work and one's health. Balance also brings serendipitous moments of clarity and focus. #phdchat

@LouiseABoyd - @comprof1 Not sure knee injury will let me stand that long! Wonder if standing will help avoid the mid-afternoon slump/need to nap? #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @chasing_ling started a blog need to try harder as quite helpful in focussing thoughts and traumas #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @chasing_ling #phdchat More like if society gave more value fam/friends would. Found my fam had to justify length of time for phd #phdchat

@chasing_ling - #phdchat Does anyone find that they're having negative effects from a virtually non-existant research community? #isolation

@NSRiazat - Sometimes we focus mainly on the things we haven't done yet/gone wrong and not the huge progress we have made/achieved to date. :-) #phdchat

@yimeizhu - @chasing_ling I'm trying to start a reflective blog too, but it has been very slowly as I don't know what to write about! #phdchat

@NSRiazat - Although there is much still to do in my PhD - I try not to lose sight of how far I have come in terms of progress and completion. #phdchat

@CET47 - @chasing_ling yes isolation is a major issue but finding twitter and #phdchat has been amazing! #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @Comprof1 #phdchat it's not that what I do is not valued, it just doesn't get talked about and so perhaps folk don't know it can be hard.

@chasing_ling - #phdchat how can we combat #stress and #isolation as PhD students?

@srossmktg - @chasing_ling Define non-existant researc community? #phdchat

@LouiseABoyd - @chasing_ling Not blogged but supervisor recently suggested it. Do you blog for yourself or share w others? Does it take much time? #phdchat

@naomi_jacobs - @NSRiazat I really wish I could take part in this week's #phdchat but I'm off looking after my wellbeing! Look fwd to seeing tweets later.

@Comprof1 - @LouiseABoyd I had major leg problems (major damage broken leg, foot in past). Found it actually felt better. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @jonnymccormick ~ spend far too much time grazing at my desk - I never used to - just in this final year. :-) #nightmare #phdchat

@nickblackbourn - @chasing_ling re: reflective blogging - it's a habit I'd like to get into. Do you find it useful? #phdchat

@betaburns - @chasing_ling: #phdchat I've been experimenting with a reflective PhD blog to stay on top of progress, and to stay sane" <- great idea.

@NSRiazat - @naomi_jacobs ~ excellent - catch up with you later. :-) #phdchat

@LouiseABoyd - @nsriazat I'm addicted to fresh blueberries at the moment. or dried cranberries also good if you have sweet tooth. #phdchat

@Elite_Research - Here's a fun app to calculate the cost of grad school: http://t.co/Jq2DNwNj #phdchat #gradstudent #highered

@JaneDavis13 - @NSRiazat lol ... The legendary #phdfat #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @nickblackbourn @chasing_ling trying to get into blogging too - might help writers block #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @LouiseABoyd But better than major headaches for days at a time because of eye and neck strain #phdchat

@yimeizhu - doing yoga/workout classes in the gym or go to the spa/bubble pool can also help relieve stress! #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @yimeizhu #phdchat reflective blog could help you stay sane :) don't worry about what to write. common mistake. no rights / wrongs. do it!!

@JaneDavis13 - Yes! RT @CET47: @chasing_ling yes isolation is a major issue but finding twitter and #phdchat has been amazing! #phdchat

@strictlykaren - @yimeizhu I have started a blog too but haven't blogged for a few weeks, as been very pushed for time #phdchat

@srossmktg - @chasing_ling Gotta leave the ivory tower and engage the regular community then. #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @nickblackbourn #phdchat for staying sane, monitoring goals, yes. said I feel isolated, blog gives me 'someone' to talk to :)

@londonaesthetik - @NSRiazat #nightmare #phdchat I just started research month in Sarajevo, with big market across street... Going to buy fruit now!

@nickblackbourn - @Judiebbrell @chasing_ling I blog, but trying to get more into the self-reflective side. I find it hard not to 'polish' #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @srossmktg I would agree. I'd appreciate ideas for where and how? What can 1st year linguistics phd offer? Already go into schools. #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @JaneDavis13 @CET47 #phdchat Could not agree more. It helps so much knowing there are others out there, in same subject and other subjects.

@NSRiazat - @thesis_drmz ~ must never lose focus on progress made. I look at how pages I have written (still progress) even if not yet complete #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @chasing_ling @nickblackbourn Hardest is when your topic is outside of "field". Need to find those that see value in work #phdchat

@srossmktg - @chasing_ling I would say doing community stuff--gym, local community center, volunteer. And then just try a grad student society. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @londonaesthetik ~ fruit sounds like a great option. :-) #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @NSRiazat @thesis_drmz not acknowledging what you did is very damaging. You can't finish phd overnight. that's why they take ages #phdchat

@nickblackbourn - @Comprof1 @chasing_ling good point. Blogging is hard when it feels like its going into empty space. #phdchat

@yimeizhu - @nickblackbourn yeh, no need to worry about traffic, ppl passing through you when running on treadmill, you can let your mind flow #phdchat

@CET47 - I believe volunteering is very theraputic, gives you other skills and help others in the process. Gives a feel good factor #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @chasing_ling Need to look at fields such as semantic web. Discuss with friends. Hardest thing, explain to ANYONE interst #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @srossmktg #phdchat I agree and do these things, but not directly linked to my phd. But my point about isolation...cont

@NSRiazat - @chasing_ling ~ always someone on #phdchat to beat PhD isolation and get support - the thread runs 24/7 #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @srossmktg #phdchat ...we haven't got a grad student society. I could start one, sure. If I had more time. Already started initiatives.

@chasing_ling - @nickblackbourn @Comprof1 #phdchat imagine it's the ideal research partner and pretend you're writing to that person. that's what I do :)

@srossmktg - @chasing_ling Odd that there's no grad student society. What do grad students at your uni do? #phdchat

@yimeizhu - @strictlykaren joining #phdchat kindof inspire me 2write sth on my blog actually! Also saw scholarly blogs talking about personal stuff!

@Comprof1 - @chasing_ling @srossmktg won't work w/out support. I still feel isolated. Thank goodness for #phdchat. I go on anytime of day.

@chasing_ling - @NSRiazat It's a real godsend and we need to continue to support each other #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to leave work/family/phd and be self centred #phdchat

@londonaesthetik - @chasing_ling I think you need to make time for these sorts of things. Its about keeping your sanity, therefore necessary. #phdchat

@nickblackbourn - @chasing_ling @comprof1 like it! Good idea. Do you blog regularly, on a schedule, or when you feel like it? #phdchat

@srossmktg - I'll plug @buddhify again. There's a connection meditation that helps. A clarity meditation. Etc. #phdchat

@TuftsGSAS - @CET47 unfortunately, you may be right. We share tips for talking to family, friends about Ph.D. experience at http://t.co/xt6UxYXh #PhDChat

@chasing_ling - #phdchat difficult topic but can we talk about stress and mental wellbeing? do you / other phd friends suffer? I do. #notashamed

@DeborahALock - @JaneDavis13 True #Phdchat

@NSRiazat - @JaneDavis13 ~ working full time and doing a PhD part time gives me the best of both worlds. Time out from study when at work. #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @chasing_ling stress yes - often! #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @chasing_ling it's a stressful situation when juggling soap and swatting gremlins ;-) #phdchat

@srossmktg - @chasing_ling Been on anxiety med for nearly 10 years. There are aspects of the program that haven't helped (ie job market now). #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @chasing_ling Very difficult to pick yourself up. I know of classmates who took leave of absense when it got too overwhelming #phdchat

@DeborahALock - What is the most stressful aspect of doing a PhD? #Phdchat

@londonaesthetik - @chasing_ling #phdchat #notashamed I am happily medicated. I suffered but decided not to put up with it more than I should!

@kesloane - @chasing_ling Correlation between stress and phd ? Perfection! Perhaps children cause more sleepless nights? #idoubtit #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @srossmktg #phdchat I would bet a lot of phd'ers have anxiety. You're brain is expected to be very active a lot of the time.

@Comprof1 - @DeborahALock I had mental blocks in my analysis. also problems with finding participants. #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @NSRiazat I don't find the same feeling of separation. My study is in my own area of work. Just don't get enuf time to work on it #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @DeborahALock balancing conflicting demands of study kids work and life! and feeling like i know nothing anymore #phdchat

@kesloane - @srossmktg @chasing_ling On my mind every single day/night: employment, post doc. #phdchat

@CET47 - @chasing_ling stress yes a little, I try to do therapeutic activities when I feel a little stressed, walk the dog, swimming etc #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @kesloane #phdchat I think a lot of us want things to be perfect. That can be a source of anxiety. 'best' different for everything, though.

@srossmktg - Enhancing the health of medical students: outcomes of an integrated mindfulness and lifestyle program http://t.co/1JGzioeb #phdchat

@lizith - @Comprof1 @chasing_ling I'm intermitting at the moment- much needed respite and time for reflection. restless to get back now :) #phdchat

@srossmktg - @chasing_ling Well this goes back to ugrad. I'm a 4th yr, on the market next month. #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @DeborahALock #phdchat most stressful thing: not being able to switch off my mind. I love my topic and I can't help thinking about it.

@LouiseABoyd - @deborahalock for me it's time management and money (having to work part time to pay fees). What about you?#phdchat

@NSRiazat - @DeborahALock ~ things not going to plan/changes that have to be made. Nothing is ever finished - you have to keep going back to it #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @srossmktg #phdchat I will look at this later. What I can say is that meditation and walking have been useful to me. And SLEEP.

@srossmktg - Cultivating mindfulness: effects on well-being. http://t.co/wD5aL1Ta #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @LouiseABoyd @deborahalock #phdchat at times of year I have to do private tuition to survive. Takes away 'free thinking' time.

@kesloane - @lizith @Comprof1 @chasing_ling good for you! I just 'returned' from break. Refueled. #phdchat

@londonaesthetik - @chasing_ling @srossmktg #phdchat sleep was my best cure. Stopped fighting the alarm clock and its been a revelation

@chasing_ling - #phdchat how can we park family / money worries so we can be creative thinkers even in hard, stressful times? blog?

@Comprof1 - @LouiseABoyd @deborahalock Expectations from others and relevance of my topic. Always worked and studied which balances me #phdchat

@yimeizhu - @chasing_ling #phdchat when i see a good blog, good, but not on Wordpress, i dont know how to like or link it! Anyone with an advice?

@Judiebbrell - @chasing_ling don't think we can! just have to find ways round it #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @londonaesthetik @srossmktg got sleep deprived few weeks ago due to stress. heard music in my head . got sleep > FEEL AMAZING NOW #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @chasing_ling Don't think you can park them, just manage so they don't drown out your thoughts you need for phd. #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @Judiebbrell #phdchat - that's what I'm driving at. how do we cope? get around it?

@srossmktg - @nickblackbourn On the market now. 52 apps out. Waiting for calls. Talk about stress. @kesloane @chasing_ling #phdchat

@DeborahALock - @LouiseABoyd coming out of a dark period... Overwhelmed by so many people & things requiring my attn. never enough hrs in the day #Phdchat

@chasing_ling - @Comprof1 #phdchat I meant manage. I need to deal with probs so as to box off 'clean' mental space for creative thinking.

@kesloane - @srossmktg @nickblackbourn @chasing_ling Will make a toast and light a candle for ya later. 52 apps?! Respect. #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @DeborahALock @LouiseABoyd #phdchat how are you with time management? how are we all with time management? I use moleskine to plan days.

@Comprof1 - @chasing_ling @Judiebbrell When things got really overwhelming, took book and closed myself in the bathroom (kids won't bother u) #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @chasing_ling not sure still struggling with it - talking to others helps, so does regular supervision #phdchat

@chasing_ling - #phdchat are we looking after ourselves in terms of food, sleep, exercise? changes here could make us stronger.

@Comprof1 - @srossmktg @nickblackbourn @kesloane @chasing_ling How great that you have so many opportunities! Having trouble finding openings #phdchat

@DeborahALock - Quality sleep is critical .. Something I've not known for months...so v. Interested in the meditation ap #Phdchat

@NSRiazat - @chasing_ling @DeborahALock @LouiseABoyd - take one day at a time. PhD does you as opposed to you do the PhD. #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @chasing_ling not as well as could be for me drink too much wine! #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @Judiebbrell #phdchat a good supervisor can be a reassuring, supportive ally when you think things are going to sh*t.

@LouiseABoyd - @deborahalock agree,never enough hours in the day. I make schedules up &cross ref with my to do list. feels good to cross tasks off #phdchat

@CET47 - @chasing_ling i'm definitely eating wrong things, not enough sleep, not enough exercise and it makes me miserable. need to change #phdchat

@chasing_ling - anyone had stress / wellbeing advice from supervisor? #phdchat

@DeborahALock - @chasing_ling I think I am ok with time management: fear my time doesn't match my supervisors.. We exist in diff worlds :-) #Phdchat

@DeborahALock - @CET47 Ditto.... Am SO out of shape since starting the research #Phdchat

@chasing_ling - @CET47 #phdchat let's change together. today I had first small run in sun for a couple of months. was hard but felt good. you can do it!

@Judiebbrell - @chasing_ling agree - mine is great at motivating me just don't catch up as often as we should. my fault mostly due to distance #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @JaneDavis13 ~ my study is at home for writing up (or Manchester University library when I need to research). #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @DeborahALock #phdchat I give super access to my phd blog so she can see where I feel I am and what my needs are. We negotiate the phd.

@Comprof1 - #phdchat one thing I did was to just get something out there and then leave it up to my advisor. Knew I'd need to revise so turned off phd.

@Judiebbrell - @NSRiazat didn't realise you were that close! I'm at Salford #phdchat

@chasing_ling - @CET47 #phdchat sleep will help you get everything else in order. We need to get good matresses, and keep work out of our sleeping space!

@srossmktg - @comprof1 http://t.co/BtVnlnkp Pretty solid in our field. 52 is normatively low. @nickblackbourn @kesloane @chasing_ling #phdchat

@NSRiazat - Just to finish off - your health and wellbeing always comes before the thesis and PhD a PhD can be postponed - your health can't. #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @chasing_ling @DeborahALock good idea #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @Judiebbrell ~ not far from you at all. :-) #phdchat

@Comprof1 - @NSRiazat @JaneDavis13 Wherever my laptop was is where I work. Most productive was in car waiting for daughter to finish rehearsal #phdchat

@CET47 - @chasing_ling i think thats a great idea why not have a #phdtherapy hashtag and everyone help each other get fit and healthy #phdchat

@NSRiazat - 8.30pm already folks - time to wrap up this week's #phdchat - thank to all, as ever, for valued contributions and support/ideas. #phdchat

@chasing_ling - #phdchat thanks for the chat guys. feel listened to and supported. topic very dear to me. let's help each other. #phdchatisamazing

@DeborahALock - @chasing_ling Mine is not IT literate....it's definitely a Venus-Mars issue. Fortunately I have a GSOH #Phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @NSRiazat I use my study or head out to the caravan if the house is busy #phdcamp #phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @NSRiazat thanks for facilitating Nasima ;-) #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - Chat went quickly tonight! and manged to catch all of it - normally doing kid pick ups! thanks all #phdchat

@stefanbjork - The hardest part with a #phd is that you can ALWAYS do better. You must decide to be satisfied with what you do. #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @JaneDavis13 ~ have to be brutally ruthless with people when I need to study and not allow myself to be distracted or disturbed. #phdchat

@CET47 - @NSRiazat thanks for organising :) #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @stefanbjork very true and alway more to read! #phdchat

@planetchampion - Still waiting for a politically incorrect comment on #Phdchat Nearly killed myself to get it done in 3 years Many disadvs but some advs too

@JaneDavis13 - @NSRiazat you are very disciplined! #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @JaneDavis13 ~ have precious little time to study as it is with wokring full time so have to be firm and make the most of it. :-) #phdchat

@nickblackbourn - @stefanbjork Yes. Good enough is v.hard to accept. #phdchat

@LouiseABoyd - @nsriazat thanks for hosting. Thanks to all for helpful suggestions and supportive comments as always. #phdchat is good for my health! :D

@DeborahALock - @NSRiazat Thanks for facilitating, first time I have managed to be here for the full hr #Phdchat

@JaneDavis13 - @NSRiazat I end up feeling guilty whatever I do! #badmum #badwife #badstudent #laughingmuchly #phdchat

@stefanbjork - @Judiebbrell reading list never ends... :) #phdchat

@Judiebbrell - @JaneDavis13 @NSRiazat me too! #phdchat

@LouiseABoyd - @stefanbjork so very true. Reading list multiplies like rabbits! #phdchat

@DeborahALock - @JaneDavis13 Me too... #Phdchat

@NSRiazat - Thank you all - best wishes with the studying to everyone for the coming week - hope it's a productive one for all. #phdchat

@lizith - @NSRiazat off to a conference this coming week, but hope to get back into thinking about thesis on return #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @lizith ~ best wishes with the conference - is this the same conference you were preparing for earlier this week? #phdchat #sendinggoodvibes

@AnMoPsych - @NSRiazat @SarahRGoldie that should be posted above the door on every postgraduate researchers office #phdchat

@lizith - @NSRiazat yep - social policy association at York - should be interesting - thanks for the vibes #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @AnMoPsych @SarahRGoldie ~ it's a very apt and relevant tweet to all postgraduate researchers. :-) #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @lizith ~ let me know how you get on :-) #phdchat

@DrJeremySegrott - @gingerly_onward - unfortunately people don't stop asking that when you finish your PhD. I still get asked that 10 years on! #phdchat

@lizith - @NSRiazat will do. I usually get a buzz out of presenting, so quite looking forward to it #phdchat

@NSRiazat - Will be doing the poll for #phdchat tomorrow - please let me know if there is a topic you would like to see included.

@LitProfSuz - #phdchat Just asked a famous/respected scholar to be the discussant for a sympo I'm organizing for AERA. I'm nervous/anxious #BeBrave

@Judiebbrell - @CET47 good idea count me in for #phdtherapy #phdchat

@gawbul - @NSRiazat Gutted I missed #phdchat, but had little ones to deal with as @KelseyMoss_ not feeling great! Would have been very helpful too!!

@chasing_ling - Following an awesome and inspiring #phdchat, I believe I am entitled to dual-screen with blogs and #roadwars

@CET47 - Academic Stress - Academics must perform a constant balancing act. http://t.co/5ubrusPG #phdtherapy #phdchat

@MancSalFiL - Many people submitting to #mancsalfil are writing / have just done a #phd - please get involved with #phdchat to share / get support.

@lauragraham82 - Today was a good day! Feel deserving of the trashy magazine I'm about to read and wine I'm about to drink! #phdchat http://t.co/0a2vxBhr

@CET47 - Recognising and managing stress in academic life http://t.co/lsD7vpwB #phdchat #phdtherapy

@Cherissonne - Some silly #Dickens fun for any tired #victorian enthusiasts + my catalyst for phd #research delay today http://t.co/wL8k8Ztv #phdchat

@NSRiazat - @gawbul @KelseyMoss_ ~ look forward to reading your posts on #phdchat - life happens. :-) Hope kids are well?

@gawbul - @Judiebbrell Lol, thanks :-) Really frustrating to find enough time to do everything I want! Need double the hours in a day! #phdchat

@gawbul - @Judiebbrell Mum to four must be crazy work :-S #phdchat

@gawbul - @NSRiazat Feel bad for not being involved as much recently! Kids are very good, thanks, only just asleep now though! Grr, lol #phdchat

@Protohedgehog - Word. RT @cristinacost Researchers of tomorrow by @jisc http://t.co/Fet3uG3R PhD students need 2 blog, network &collaborate more! #phdchat

@tangentrider - I'm in the space between coursework and dissertation, and trying to remember to schedule downtime: busyness=danger #phdchat

@KTInvasion - Roped a buddy into a #madwriting session. Is this a good way to start a paper? Guess I'll find out. #phdchat

@ArberBorix - Too bad knowledge has a cost... @lsinger: Is this research readable? http://t.co/EaNxU52Y (@neilernst) #phdchat

@declan1986 - Think I might call it an evening #phdchat

@ai1sa - there's a void in my #phdchat threads...1930 last night to 0730 this AM, means todays chats not there :(

@dreamyscientist - @dreamyscientist slacker! Just called to say he's running late. Its not my exam!? #seniorstudentairs #condescension #phdchat

@JamesPope10 - So very true! RT @gingerly_onward: Annoying questions for PhD students #78: "When does your summer break start?" #PhDchat #itsafulltimejob

@MrEpid - @JacquelynGill @gingerly_onward *Zen Master Voice* "Every day is, and is not, part of my summer break" #PhdChat

@ai1sa - visual streaming graph of #phdchat http://t.co/gtzlggbh look what happens at chat time. Made here http://t.co/BhLjSVOo

@LeadingEdgeSci - New post "Three things i've been doing" http://t.co/vMcOhp83 does what it says in the tin #phdchat

@ProfLesleyHead - @JacquelynGill RT @MsFloraPoste: setting academic goals over the summer http://t.co/KEcVfbhO #phdchat Connect to (winter) Aussies on twtr

@ianrobsons - Enjoyed 'watching' #phdchat tonight- I was writing something that will end up in thesis re analysis, but will join in when I can. @NSRiazat

@Gtrombone - #academicadvicefromrockybalboa #phdchat I can't be beat I won't be beat

@hardy_alison - @alixmctaminey is that it for communication? When are you going away for your week of phd study? #phdchat

@gawbul - @ai1sa My script should pull them up!? Auto uploads to http://t.co/G7K096r5 - but I add them to #phdchat wiki too :-)

@laurapasquini - Getting Started: Social Media for Academics http://t.co/3O2xF4Zt via @mark_carrigan #phdchat #gradchat

@LBIndustrie - Knackered..mega work at office #PhDLab #Script #Screenplay #TVWriter #Method-Van Gough brushstrokes on mind's canvas-psyche endures #PhDchat

@PleagleTrainer - http://t.co/NDEQALtq - A decade after his death, French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu stands tall http://t.co/HtNZoya9 #legaled #phdchat

@bjkraal - @thesiswhisperer I'm a bit with my reply but, for me, theory is a tool to think with. #phdchat

@gawbul - @tangentrider Think that's where I've gone wrong recently!? Thought could keep steaming thru @ full speed without proper breaks :-S #phdchat