Welcome to the Degree Doctor blog – where we keep it real about PhD life.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else has it figured out but you – you’re in the right place.
Here you'll find honest advice, practical tips, and a whole lot of reassurance to help you stay calm, focused, and on track.
Click on the categories below to find blogs on specific topics or just scroll on down and have a look at the most recent posts!
Let’s make this PhD journey a bit less stressful (and a lot more doable).
Feeling behind in your PhD? Read this
Think you’re behind in your PhD? You’re not. Learn how to redefine progress, set realistic benchmarks, and celebrate your wins so you can feel confident and calm about your research journey.
Feel like quitting your PhD? Read this first
Every PhD student thinks about quitting at some point. Here’s why that doesn’t mean you’re failing - and how to regain your focus, motivation and peace of mind.
How to restart your PhD after a break
Feeling stuck after a PhD break? Here are 5 practical and mindset-shifting tips to help you restart with confidence and make real progress again.
Am I even doing this right? What to do when your PhD feels all over the place
Worried you’re getting your PhD all “wrong”? You’re probably doing better than you think…
PhD Motivation Crisis: Should you quit? Should you carry on?
PhD life can be tough, it often feels like you’re not making any progress, or even moving backwards. So, should you just quit?