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).
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.
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?
PhD Habits
My most successful PhD students aren’t the smartest or the most naturally talented students, they’re the most consistent students.