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| Books Being Well In Academia: Ways To Feel Stronger, Safer And More Connected, Boynton, P (2021) Grit: Why Passion And Resilience Are The Secrets To Success, Duckworth, A (2017) Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide, Ayres, Z (2022) PhD: An Uncommon Guide To Research, Writing and PhD Life, Hayton, J (2015) The PhD Journey: Strategies For Enrolling, Thriving And Excelling In A PhD Program, Ngetich, G (2022) You Are (Not) A Fraud: A Scientist’s Guide To The Imposter Phenomenon, Reid, M (2022) Your PhD Survival Guide: Planning, Writing And Succeeding In Your Final Year, Firth, K et al (2021) |
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| Synchronous Training (please check the Events Calendar for current availability) Basics of Burnout When does situational or occupational stress become detrimental? What is the difference between Burnout and Depression? Basics of Burnout is a seminar and facilitated discussion which defines the core components of Burnout, presents evidence-based strategies to treat the symptoms, and discusses how to prevent work-related stress. In this conversation, we cover the prevalence and impact of burnout in academic and employee populations. We provide an overview of the burnout cycle and how to break it, and we emphasize which factors contribute to burnout and how academics can address them. Topics discussed: Prevalence and impact of burnout in the academic populations An overview of the burnout cycle and how to break it Discussion of factors that contribute to burnout and how to address them Doctoral Student Resilience This workshop is for Doctoral students only. Doctoral study is a long haul and requires vision, purpose, resilience, and motivation. Does your resilience and motivation fluctuate? Do you get nervous when submitting your drafts for comment? Do you feel deflated, upset or frustrated when you get your supervisory feedback, and do you sometimes get conflicting views which you need to integrate? Do you feel overwhelmed by the size of the task? Would you like to feel more resilient and in turn more motivated? On this workshop you will develop a step-by-step plan to build your resilience and you will take away useable techniques and tools you can put into practice on a daily basis. The bonus is, these are also skills for life, which can enhance your studies, your relationships and help you manage life challenges. You also get chance to share your experiences with other Doctoral students. Healthy Relationships In this workshop we will explore the influence of unconscious processes as a way of understanding and pre-empting relationship problems. You will learn communication skills geared around gaining the outcome you want from interaction with peers and supervisors. There will also be tips and strategies for keeping your stress responses and self-confidence healthy while navigating relationship misunderstandings or conflict.[OR1] How To Say No Professionally (PGR Session) “How to Say No Professionally” is a session with the aim to provide essential skills and strategies to navigate challenging requests and maintain professional relationships. In the dynamic and often demanding academic environment, Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) will be presented with opportunities for development and encounter requests for their time, resources, and expertise which can very easily become overwhelming. We hope to provide you with nice tools to decline requests tactfully, yet assertively, preserving your productivity and focus but without closing the door on future opportunities. By the end of this session, PGRs will have a comprehensive toolkit to navigate professional interactions with grace and confidence, ultimately improving your overall experience and productivity. “How to Say No Professionally” empowers PGRs to strike a balance between their research goals and their personal well-being, fostering a healthier and more productive PGR community. How To Say No Professionally (Staff Session) “How to Say No Professionally” is a session with the aim to provide essential skills and strategies to navigate challenging requests and maintain professional relationships. In the dynamic and often demanding academic environment, professional services staff as well as academics frequently encounter requests for their time, resources, and expertise which can very easily become overwhelming, thus we hope to provide nice tools to decline requests tactfully, yet assertively, preserving their productivity and ensuring that they can focus on their core responsibilities. By the end of this session, staff will have a comprehensive toolkit to navigate professional interactions with grace and confidence, ultimately improving their overall job satisfaction and productivity. “How to Say No Professionally” empowers university staff to strike a balance between their responsibilities and their personal well-being, fostering a healthier and more productive academic community. Imposter Phenomenon Imposter phenomenon, or the feeling that you don’t truly belong, is very common among academics. The presence of imposter phenomenon is not at all linked to one’s academic achievement record or the amount of effort put into research. A positive assessment of one’s achievements is only a temporary fix to relieve the anxiety imposter phenomenon can cause. The danger of impostor phenomenon, as in any other neurosis, is that it reduces one’s quality of life. Imposter phenomenon robs us of the joys life has to offer, in both everyday life and in the pursuit of knowledge. In this seminar, led by Dr Márjory Da Costa Abreu, we cover the definition of impostor phenomenon and its prevalence in the academic population. We provide an overview of symptoms highlighting those seen in academic settings, and we facilitate community discussion on how to overcome impostor phenomenon in our individual lives. Wellbeing Need to Know – to revise content and deliver? |
| Tools Calm – relaxation, meditation and help with sleeping. Daylio Self-Care Bullet Journal with Goals, Mood Diary and Happiness Tracker. Keep a diary and capture your day without writing down a single word! Headspace – meditation, mindfulness, relaxation. My Possible Self – Use the simple learning modules to manage fear, anxiety and stress and tackle unhelpful thinking. Record your experiences and track symptoms to better understand your mental health. After a short free registration process with Togetherall, you can enrol and take part in interactive group courses on a variety of topics to help you feel more in control of your emotional health. |
| Videos Angel Productions – The PhD Survival Video (33:58) – you must be logged in to Panopto using your usual Sheffield Hallam username and password to access this video. |
| Websites Award winning self-help guides for 23 different mental health difficulties from Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS trust. Financial Wellbeing Healthy Body Healthy Mind Healthy Soul Multi Faith Chaplaincy Support for Managers |