Positive Approaches to Stress and the PhD with Elizabeth Pritchard

Elizabeth Pritchard is the Co-founder and Director of WALT Institute typically working with institutes, health services and universities. Elizabeth is also a research fellow in Public Health at Monash University. 

 

This episode recognises stress as a common experience on the PhD journey.

 

Elizabeth differentiates between the different types of stress - eustress and distress - and posits that stress can be a useful motivator and performance enhancer.

 

We talk about how to stop stress from overwhelming you and ways to keep moving forward.

 

We end with a top tip about attending to your own rhythms.

 

You can contact Elizabeth here:

Email: elizabeth@waltinstitute.com

Website: Waltinstitute.com

WALT Institute LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethchristinewaltinstitute

Elizabeth Pritchard LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elizabeth-pritchard

Elizabeth Pritchard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrElizabethP

Elizabeth Pritchard Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrEKPritchard

 

 

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