The PhD Life Coach 4.07 Why you need an instruction manual
Oct 13, 2025
Explore the concept of crafting your personal instruction manual for academic success. Discover four essential sections to maintain your well-being and tackle daily challenges. Learn how to include both practical tips and fun elements to make self-care enjoyable. Dr. Vikki emphasizes the importance of personalized routines, identifying warning signs of stress, and leveraging your support network. Plus, find out how compassion and joy play a vital role in thriving during your academic journey!
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Manuals Divide Domestic Behaviour
- Dr Vikki Wright shares her mixed relationship with instruction manuals and home appliances.
- She sometimes ignores manuals but becomes strict about them when others act the same way she does.
Manual Structure Clarifies Self-Care
- Treat an instruction manual as a compact guide for starting, daily running, troubleshooting, and further support.
- Building this manual clarifies what helps you thrive rather than chasing vague 'shoulds'.
Make The Manual For You First
- Make the manual primarily for yourself, not others, because self-knowledge guides decisions.
- Share it only when you genuinely cannot advocate for yourself during episodes of illness or distress.