Effective and sustainable work methods - for PhD students

In academia, we focus on the what, on the content of our work, but we sometimes forget to pay attention to our own work process or how we work, think, and act. However, those processes are essential for finishing research projects and managing stress levels. Furthermore, as individuals, we often have a primary strategy or particular way of thinking and acting to deal with a variety of situations. Often, that primary strategy works fine, but when we encounter new situations, we might need a greater variety of options. This workshop is designed to provide you with new strategies applicable to academic work. 

More specifically, you will learn productivity tools such as the 80/20 principle, focusing on the end product and working in units, and apply them to your own work situation. These tools serve to reinforce each other, are easy to implement, and provide a powerful impact. You will also learn about what causes stress in academia and various coping techniques, and tangible methods to address common academic writing obstacles like perfectionism and procrastination.

The workshop is led by two workshop leaders from Finish on Time. One workshop leader is an expert on academic productivity and one is an expert on sustainable work methods and stress management in academia. The day consists of theory on academic productivity and stress management and practical applications, as well as sharing of best practices among participants.

Maximum number of participants is 30. 

NOTE! 

• The workshop is only for PhD students at Lund University
• Your participation is paid by the Faculty of Medicine. To avoid unnecessary costs, only sign up if you really are intending to participate! If you sign up and cannot attend due to unexpected, urgent circumstances, you must contact the organizers asap to leave room for another participant to attend!
• Last day to register is 10 September!
• Register at this link