Importance of a life outside school.

How a Rock Band Helped Save My PhD - A great read on the importance of maintaining a life outside of graduate school. Having an extra curricular activity that helps you unwind can end up making you more productive (get more done in less time).

Article from The Grad Student Way.

http://thegradstudentway.com/blog/?p=1865

Managing Public Speaking Anxiety

Welcome back to the GSLI! I hope all of you have had a restful and rejuvenating break.

Do you ever get anxious when presenting in front of a large group of people? Here are some excellent tips by KD Shives (University of Colorado) on how to manage public speaking anxiety.

Article from Gradhacker Industries Inc.

http://www.gradhacker.org/2014/06/18/managing-public-speaking-anxiety/ 

Time Management Tips for PhD's

Time Management Tips for PhD's.

Don't get overwhelmed by the end goal but work your way back. Break up the big picture into smaller more manageable steps. This is some of the exceptional advice Rose Hastreiter, a senior consultant at Direct Corporate Solutions, has to offer PhD's (as well as anyone attempting to achieve an academic goal).

This article is from University Affairs.

Time management tips for PhD's

Coping with impostor syndrome.

Congratulations on finishing another semester! While we take a much needed break from our studies, we should also take the time to address some of the issues that hold grad students back. Impostor syndrome is a huge issue for graduate students, in which one believes that he or she does not belong or is not qualified for their program. Gradhacker.com has an excellent article addressing impostor syndrome and providing helpful advice on how to cope with it.

http://www.gradhacker.org/2011/09/02/banishing-impostor-syndrome/

Why PhD Students Leave

Interesting post from University Affairs addressing some of the more common reasons why PhD and other post-grad students leave.

War of Attrition - Asking why PhD students leave. 

Know the Vital Players in Your Career: Your Own Actions

Hard work will get you far, but sometimes you need a little more to achieve success. The Chronicle of Higher Education has some helpful advice not just for academia, but for your future career.

Know the Vital Players in your Career: Your Own Actions.

Beat negative perfectionism!

Beat negative perfectionism!

http://www.hackcollege.com/blog/2014/09/03/3-quick-tips-to-beat-negative-perfectionism.html

An excellent article from hackcollege.com on how to break free from obsessiveness and negative thinking when completing projects.