Ace Your PhD With Ease Manage Stress For A Smooth Sail - Phdassistance
                     Ace Your
Ph.D.With Ease:
Manage  Stress For 
 A Smooth Sail
An Academic presentation by
Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, 
Phdassistance  Group www.phdassistance.com
Email: [email protected]
Embarking ona  Ph.D.needn’tbeastressful journey.  
Do awaywith anxiety or depression or any
mental  health issues in academia through Stress 
management.
First a look at various factors that trigger stress levels of  
a Ph.D. Student:
Field is increasingly competitive: Students are often  
overawed at the number of researches in their field.
They tend to compare their progress and status with  
that of other researchers.
Contd...
Work Pressure: Unrelenting work induces anxiety and  
increases stress levels.
Not sure of their role: Most wonder what is expected of them  
by their supervisor as a peer.
Health Issues: At times, health issues divert mind from  F 
ocusing On Research Work.
Behavioral Approach: While following a fixed framework to  
complete experiments, if unexpected results are derived,  
rescheduling action plans is daunting.
Contd...
Other Factors: Maintaining attendance, realizing
goals, achieving high grades, finishing
assignmeanntds within deadlines take a toll on
their  well-being.
Correlation with Supervisor: In case of unhealthy
work-relation with supervisor, there is increased
impact on mental health.
Contd...

What now follows are the requisite tips to overcome stress while
 Working With Dissertation
Fix the problem by acknowledging it: Understand and  
acknowledge the fact that while pursuing PhD ,one will have  
to juggle between work and study, have papers to publish,  
and work as per the supervisor’s, and family’s expectations
Find a competent Supervisor: Identify a supportive supervisor 
 who works actively in the chosen field, and has a solid  
publication record.
Contd...
Look for the right funding body: Maximize the value
of   Research And Choose the right funding body.
Time Management: Set realistic and achievable goals. Do  
not try working on too many tasks on a single day.
Be open–minded: Good communication will give a  
clearer picture of the work. Honest requirements must be  
shared with colleagues and supervisor in the most  
courteous way.
Contd...
Be an ethical researcher: Do not be ashamed if results  
are not as expected. Compare and review using tables  
or charts for effective presentation.
Select right Journals: Find journals related to the  
discipline and check their aims and scope to ensure  
they fit the required criteria.
Improve Organizational Skills: Maintain a balance  
between professional and personal work.
Contd...
Social Involvement: Social activities keep negative  
thoughts off. Make new connections.
Engage in fun activities: Fun activities or games make  
one feel relaxed.
Focus on strengths: Reaffirm values and focus on  
strengths.
Meditate: Preferably in the morning. Silently repeat a  
word, sound, or phrase sitting with a good posture and  
eyes closed.
Contd...
Involve in Physical Activity: This improves 
 cognitive and physical abilities. Release  
of endorphins acts as a catalyst to keep  
the spirits high..
Equip yourself with the
amllentioned characteristics, above  and
your P h.D.withgraceandease.Alpltuhresue
 best!
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