Maybe you have tried it in your holidays: a digital detox. A period without any internet, to be completely without your tablet or smartphone. In case you have actually tried it you must have experienced how peaceful it is. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Nomophobia. I explained how…
What is nomophobia? The official definition is: an abnormal, irrational fear of being without one’s mobile device, or being unable to communicate using one’s mobile device. I don’t experience this…. I can hear you say: ‘I don’t have that problem’. Let’s see: What do you do when the battery of…
Do you have a writing addiction yet? No? Get one! Writing is really hard for most PhD students That’s why many also hate writing. To be addicted doesn’t sound healthy of course, but do realize, addictions can be good or bad. An addiction to sports, to be outside, to do…
PhD students who know me a little longer or have worked with me intensively know that I am a great believer in walking half an hour every day. For many different reasons. You won’t be surprised if I tell you that I spend many of my holidays walking. I came…
In my opinion, September has something magical. It is a bit like January the 1st, but in this case, it’s about the start of the new Academic Year. Therefore, it is a good moment to reflect. You are still having a couple of months left to make sure you realise…
PhD students are busy. Always, basically. And if you are not actually doing something, then this whole PhD thing is still in your head. 24/7. Always the feeling that you need to do useful stuff, because, if you are not doing anything useful, what are you doing? The guilt. And…
