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Confessions of a (former) shopaholic
Consumerism is a greedy beast...shopping can become an addiction.
Overcoming stage fright
To some, speaking in a room full of people is second nature but for others like me, it may be something that we have to get used to.
Melancholy mix
It’s okay to feel sad. I blame the weather. This past week has really brought on the winter feels. Usually I’m excited about winter – there’s the annual Southern Right Whale migration, fire pit evenings, and the chance to retreat into our homes and bit and slow things down. However, this year it feels different. There’s a hurried and nervous vibration in the air and it’s all because I am nearing the end of my candidature. So very near indeed, but it feels so far away still – there is so much to do.
Finding the moments of calm
When life is chaotic and overstimulating, it is important to find those moments of calm in your day.
Thinking of doing a Ph.D. as a parent
The first thing I would say is, “Why not?”. It sounds scary, but it is something that’s possible and many individuals have accomplished this feat. Both of my Ph.D. supervisors were parents when they were completing their doctoral degrees. Having said that, I think the reasons for wanting to study again as an HDR student are crucial to success.
On sacrifice
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of celebrating Eid Adha with fellow Muslims in Melbourne.