Just adding my voice to the quiet little mouse's to say that you can absolutely do this. Take the rest you need. We'll be here when you're ready to publish again. 💕
Really needed to read this today! I finished my PhD recently (a hard won battle that included disruption from the pandemic and a chronic illness crisis and subsequent diagnosis). Rather than thinking about how much I’ve done, I’ve been focused on not knowing what’s next. I’m desperate for some
slowness myself and would love to try and embrace it!
Oh Laney. Yes, I know and remember well that post PhD uncertainty and worry. Doing a PhD means you're the 'highest' level of student you'll ever be but once graduated you automatically become the 'lowest' grade academic! I remember feeling like I'd achieved something just to go straight back to the beginning (of a different ladder). It's incredibly confusing..... go gently. It feels like you won't know what to do.... but you will. You'll find your way xx
Thank you so much G!!! 💓 giving me all the warm fuzzy feelings here! (And sorry for my slow reply, I took a break from interacting with the socials).... big love!
I do sometimes think about how, as a child, we had summer holidays and half terms and all these clear 'down time' markers that are part of the education system. As much as I like to think of myself as beyond that 'industrialisation' of the year, I also think I'm kidding myself if I believe my body hasn't been shaped by the rhythm of that academic calendar that guided life in my most formative years. I'm beginning to wonder if our desire for rest and switch off at this time of year isn't coming from that child like feeling and need for 'summer holidays'?
Hi Belinda, I would definitely be interested in joining your reading group. I have been shying away from reading academic and scholarly works since I left college, I need the push and love the discussion that comes with it, so yes, count me in!
I hope you're feeling better, and love that you're taking time out for self care. I have also stayed away from Substack for the last 6 weeks, not intentionally, but just couldn't find the energy or inspiration, and am suffering so much with guilt and imposter syndrome. What are we like? Hugs to you! 💕
I love this B. Keep resting, keep allowing yourself to be, and keep questioning that self-doubt. I've started speaking to my imposter with a little sarcasm - reminding her to not take her self so seriously. Show her your PHD every now and then, haha. You absolutely have this! I'm saying it loud ;)
Thank you for sharing your words as usual. Oh and big well done on losing the publishing competition! Very validating xx
Just adding my voice to the quiet little mouse's to say that you can absolutely do this. Take the rest you need. We'll be here when you're ready to publish again. 💕
Really needed to read this today! I finished my PhD recently (a hard won battle that included disruption from the pandemic and a chronic illness crisis and subsequent diagnosis). Rather than thinking about how much I’ve done, I’ve been focused on not knowing what’s next. I’m desperate for some
slowness myself and would love to try and embrace it!
Oh Laney. Yes, I know and remember well that post PhD uncertainty and worry. Doing a PhD means you're the 'highest' level of student you'll ever be but once graduated you automatically become the 'lowest' grade academic! I remember feeling like I'd achieved something just to go straight back to the beginning (of a different ladder). It's incredibly confusing..... go gently. It feels like you won't know what to do.... but you will. You'll find your way xx
I needed to hear this- thank you!
Thank you so much G!!! 💓 giving me all the warm fuzzy feelings here! (And sorry for my slow reply, I took a break from interacting with the socials).... big love!
Brilliant! Will let you know re: reading group!
I do sometimes think about how, as a child, we had summer holidays and half terms and all these clear 'down time' markers that are part of the education system. As much as I like to think of myself as beyond that 'industrialisation' of the year, I also think I'm kidding myself if I believe my body hasn't been shaped by the rhythm of that academic calendar that guided life in my most formative years. I'm beginning to wonder if our desire for rest and switch off at this time of year isn't coming from that child like feeling and need for 'summer holidays'?
Hi Belinda, I would definitely be interested in joining your reading group. I have been shying away from reading academic and scholarly works since I left college, I need the push and love the discussion that comes with it, so yes, count me in!
I hope you're feeling better, and love that you're taking time out for self care. I have also stayed away from Substack for the last 6 weeks, not intentionally, but just couldn't find the energy or inspiration, and am suffering so much with guilt and imposter syndrome. What are we like? Hugs to you! 💕
I love this B. Keep resting, keep allowing yourself to be, and keep questioning that self-doubt. I've started speaking to my imposter with a little sarcasm - reminding her to not take her self so seriously. Show her your PHD every now and then, haha. You absolutely have this! I'm saying it loud ;)
Thank you for sharing your words as usual. Oh and big well done on losing the publishing competition! Very validating xx