Dealing with the Inner Critic on the PhD Journey with Amy Boyd

We all have that inner critical voice and this week’s guest is going to help us deal with it!   Amy Boyd was a K-12 educational leader who wrote her dissertation part-time while working.  The challenges she experienced on her own journey led to her working to support other women in their doctoral studies.   In this episode we talk about perfectionist tendencies and how to overcome them.   We explore how the PhD journey can transform the person you are.   We also think about how tapping into the future “Dr You” can help deal with what Amy calls the “inner mean girl”!You can find out more about Amy’s work here: https://www.writethedamndissertation.com/ You can sign up to regular love notes from the Life Raft here: https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

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This is the podcast for you if you are currently doing a PhD; are working with PhD students; or just living with someone who is on a PhD journey. The PhD Life Raft will focus on sharing insights and experiences around some common issues like anxiety, procrastination, precariousness, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance. We will talk to students, supervisors and experts in the field of wellbeing and mental health and share actionable tips and additional resources. Doing a PhD is tough. The PhD Life Raft is here to help you get through.