The Resilient PhD
I want you to know:
It's possible to take control and live with intention during your PhD journey....
EVEN if you're feeling completely overwhelmed by everything right now.
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EVEN if your academic responsibilities seem to dictate your entire schedule.
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EVEN if you're unsure what balance and clarity look like in this phase of your life.
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Does this sound like you?
You’re feeling a bit overwhelmed with life…
and while you want to make changes, you’re unsure how to fit personal growth into your packed schedule.
You’re someone who values evidence.
You prefer to rely on research, dig deep, and understand the science behind any changes you make.
Advice like "just build a habit" or "be more disciplined" doesn’t help you.
because it doesn’t provide clear, actionable steps on how to make those changes in real life.
With research, deadlines, and life, self-care always gets pushed aside.
You wish you could find a way to prioritize yourself without feeling guilty.
You’ve worked hard, but sometimes you wonder if you’re truly making progress.
You want to find a way to stay motivated and see tangible growth, even when the journey feels uncertain.
Picture yourself with...
Personalized, Actionable Steps:
Craft a custom plan with AI-powered personalization, simplifying complex ideas into practical actions that fit seamlessly into your busy life.
A Research-backed Approach:
Learn from a curriculum grounded in scientific research and psychology, providing strategies that are proven to work—no gimmicks, just solid, evidence-based advice.
A Supportive PhD Community:
Be part of a group of fellow PhD students who understand your journey—offering support, sharing insights, and helping each other overcome challenges.
Want to take control of your academic journey and make it work for you?
I get it...
You're hesitant to invest time in another workshop, worried it will end up like previous efforts—unfinished or forgotten.
How The Resilient PhD is different:
Built for PhD Students:
This program is specifically crafted with your busy schedule in mind, offering practical strategies that fit into the demands of your PhD life.
Backed by Science:
Everything we teach is grounded in scientific research, tailored to help you handle the unique pressures of graduate school with proven, effective methods.
Data-Driven Approach:
I approach self-improvement the same way you approach your research—with data analysis and evidence. I’m not here to tell you what to do; I’m here to show you how to do it.
Clear, Step-by-Step Guidance:
Instead of vague advice like “be more disciplined,” you’ll get specific, actionable steps on how to build mental resilience, with workbooks and activities to guide your progress.
AI-Powered Personalization:
We use AI to personalize the techniques you learn, so they fit your style and help you streamline productivity in ways that make sense for you.
Inside the workshop series,
I’ve guided PhD students to feel more in control of grad school.
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I’ve supported those struggling to create space for their personal life, helping them find time for what matters outside of their academic commitments.
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I’ve helped students in establishing a clear structure to manage low-energy days, breaking the cycle of overthinking, and making the most of their productive moments.
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I've supported PhD students at every stage of their journey—whether you’re just starting out or deep into your dissertation.
Hear it from them:
"The Resilient PhD program gave me the excellent and easy to apply tools and resources to manage the demands of my PhD program and to continue thriving after I am done. The guidance and support I received were invaluable, helping me develop strategies for effective time management, efficient accomplishment of research daily tasks , and a plan to build resilience in the face of setbacks or hard days. I am super grateful to have received guidance that helped me deal with my specific needs. The program has not only equipped me with the tools to excel in my PhD, but has also empowered me to embrace the future with a sense of hope and determination to finish."
Sarah, Stanford University
Let’s dive into what you’ll learn inside the 5-week workshop series:
Week 1
Core Foundations
Explore and define your core values to guide the establishment of personal and professional boundaries that align with your aspirations.
Week 4
Time Management
Learn to effectively manage your time by prioritizing tasks and scheduling them into structured time blocks to enhance focus and productivity.
Week 2
Habit Modification
Analyze and modify your habits through a detailed inventory and redesign of habit loops to foster beneficial outcomes and eliminate unproductive behaviors.
Week 5
Building Resilience
Build resilience and manage stress through adaptive strategies, including establishing routines for both high-energy and low-energy days.
Week 3
Goal Setting
Develop and refine SMARTER goals, breaking them into actionable steps with a flexible approach to accommodate grad school's unpredictabilities.
All with Ongoing
Ai Support:
Let AI handle the data, freeing up more time for what truly matters—your research and well-being.
The Commitment
Weekly Commitment
Live Training Dates
(Replays after 2 hours)
Support and Feedback
Total Weeks:
5 weeks
Total commitment:
50-min training
~2 hrs skill-building exercises
Time:
Mondays at 5pm Pacific
Dates:
February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3
1-Hour Office Hours:
Thursdays - 5pm Pacific
24/7 on Private LinkedIn Community
What you’ll “walk” away with:
(no need to actually walk—this is all online)
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PhD Lifestyle & Stress Assessment: We kick off with a PhD lifestyle and stress assessment to determine exactly where you stand in your resilience journey, allowing us to customize the program to your needs.
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Practical Tools: You’ll receive real, actionable tools (in the form of Google Docs or Sheets) to help you implement what you’re learning and stay organized throughout your PhD journey.
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Lifetime Access: You’ll get lifetime access to our private community, so you can stay up to date with new strategies, fresh trainings, and connect with fellow PhD students for ongoing support.
Interested in Enrolling?
Our next workshop series will start February 3, 2025.
Simply drop your email below and we’ll send you details on the first week of the new year!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What if I can’t attend the workshop live?
No worries! About 50% of our members don’t attend live sessions due to time conflicts. The replay link for each week’s workshop will be available 2 hours after the session, so you can watch it at your convenience.
Help! I have a time conflict with office hours?
You’ll have 24/7 access to our private LinkedIn community for ongoing support and connection. If you need more support, we can arrange a meeting time that works with your schedule!
I don't have time to get to all the skill-building exercises!
The resources are yours to keep. If you're feeling overwhelmed, just do the minimum amount needed to grasp the understanding of the exercise. You can expand in more detail when you have the time to do a deeper dive.
LET'S GET ACQUAINTED
Hey there, I'm Michelle!
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I’ve been exactly where you are...
Engulfed in the grind of graduate studies, juggling endless assignments, research, teaching, and the pressure to perform. You know the feeling—nights spent in the lab or office, weekends lost to writing and data analysis, all while knowing you’re not working at your best. The frustration of not being able to give 100%, no matter how hard you try, only adds to the overwhelming stress and looming threat of burnout.
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But here’s the good news.
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From these very struggles, I’ve developed a program that has not only transformed my approach to graduate life but has also empowered graduate students to reclaim their time, manage stress effectively, and enhance their academic performance.
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My method? A simple, structured plan that frees you from the cycle of stress and exhaustion and introduces you to a balanced, fulfilling path towards academic excellence and personal well-being.
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And now, I’m bringing all of this to YOU.