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My Planning and Organization System for Grad School | PhD & Productivity — ella yvonne
My Planning & Organization System for Grad School | PhD & Productivity — ella yvonne
How to Choose a PhD Advisor | Applying to Grad School Series — ella yvonne
How to Choose a PhD Advisor | Applying to Grad School Series — ella yvonne
How I Set Goals for the New Year as a PhD Student
Ahh, goal setting. Boy do I have a lot of thoughts about goal setting haha! As much as a I often roll my eyes at its prevalence in the productivity world, goal setting is one of the most research-backed ways of getting things done - especially if you’re setting goals that are specific, measurable and achievable. But what happens when you’re a grad student or an academic and you’re working on projects that take months, if not years (IFYKYK)? Here’s how I like to goal set at the top of the year:
The Best Notetaking Apps for Grad Students
Today, I'm happy to share with ya'll my TOP FIVE notetaking apps and how I use each of them in academic and personal life. They each have their own pros and cons and what works for me may not always work for you - so I hope that sharing my experiences will help you determine what app is the best fit for you work style!
What's on my Macbook? Macbook Apps for Productivity in Grad School
What's on my Macbook? Macbook Apps for Productivity in Grad School
How to Decide Which PhD Program is Right for You
Hello, friends! It’s that time of year - grad school application/interviews/admissions time! Since it’s likely a topic that’s on your mind if you decided to apply to grad school this cycle, I thought I’d take some to share what were some of the determining factors when I was deciding what grad school was the best fit for me 3 years ago!
How I Use Time Blocking As a Grad Student (and why it doesn't always work for me!)
If you’ve ever poked around the Internet looking for productivity tips, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of time blocking! Time blocking can be an incredibly useful tool but after testing it on and off for many years, I’ve found that it’s a tool that is only useful to me in certain situations and in fact, can stress me out if I try to use it every day like many people recommend doing! So, stick around to hear about my experience and see if time blocking is right for you.
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My Favorite Products for Stress Relief | Grad Student Productivity and Rest
It’s that time of the year, we’re in the middle of the semester and it is stressFUL. Since I started grad school, there have certainly been a lot of stressful times and most of the time, my stress tends to manifest as anxiety. For me, the best approach is often to figure out products and strategies that help reduce any overstimulation that might be causing my anxiety. So, today I’ve partnered up with Smile Brilliant to share with you some of my favorite stress reducing products for grad school!
MY FAVORITE MAC KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS FOR PRODUCTIVITY | PRODUCTIVITY IN GRAD SCHOOL
Hello, friends! I guess this week is all about my MacBook haha - we’re on a roll! In my last post, I shared my favorite MacBook apps for productivity in grad school and today, I’m sharing the next best thing - all my favorite keyboard and swipe shortcuts for productivity on my MacBook!
How I Use the Pomodoro Method for Productivity and Focus in Grad School
How I Use the Pomodoro Method for Productivity and Focus in Grad School
What Do Grad Students Do in the Summer? | Day in the Life of a PhD Student #2 — ella yvonne
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How I Prepare for a New Semester as a PhD Student
Whether this list sets you up for the current semester or it brings life to your routine mid-semester, I hope it helps set you up for a healthy, happy, and focused return to school.