Q: How do you manage feelings of intimidation/imposter syndrome as a new PhD student who does not have a master's degree? A: Whew this is a BIG question and definitely something I've experienced firsthand. I think that the first thing is to acknowledge what you are feeling and then try to put things into perspective. … Continue reading Imposter syndrome as a PhD with no MA?
Grand Total: $101.63 Happy fall! This month I'm really trying to be intentional about eating more, hence why my TJ's bill keeps creeping higher and higher (FYI I don't just shop at TJ's--I'll explain my strategy in a later post). My desire to eat more isn't just about preparing for winter hibernation. Because of my… Continue reading Grocery Haul: October 2018
There are levels to relationships. Sometimes, we place people in the wrong position because we act from a place of loneliness rather than self confidence. Sometimes, people think they are entitled to a position that they haven't earned. Sometimes, people need to ride the bench for the season and others just need to get kicked… Continue reading Back to School Pt. 4: Who you wit?
Gratitude is a daily practice that shouldn't be reserved for the holiday season--and I failed at keeping a gratitude journal. Here are 10 things I'm grateful for at the start of this school year..... I have my own office with mood lighting that I can use to do work. In NYC, space is a premium,… Continue reading Back to School Pt 3: 10 things I’m grateful for
Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. --Fortune cookie quote I found on my floor-- This is my last full semester in NYC, and I am more than halfway through my PhD program. I've officially crossed the Rubicon. While I am proud of how far I've… Continue reading Back to School Pt 2: Goal Setting with Soul
As I prepare for my 22nd year of school, I realize how much the meaning of 'back to school shopping' has evolved for me. When I was younger, it meant a new outfit, a hard cover binder and my mom's money. Now, I'm far more selective when deciding on what I actually need because back to… Continue reading Back to School Pt 1: Shopping & Saving
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