Burnout is often defined as exhaustion (emotional, physical, and psychological) resulting from exposure to specific stressors or situations where demand exceeds available resources. To address burnout, it's crucial to learn how to recognize its signs, prevent it, and effectively manage it, as unchecked burnout can significantly affect motivation, productivity, and effectiveness on your PhD and research journey.

In this interactive session, we will provide you with practical strategies and insights to maintain well-being and academic success. You will learn to identify early signs of burnout, manage stress effectively, and establish healthy work-life boundaries.

Whether you're juggling research, coursework, or teaching, this workshop will equip you with tools to cultivate resilience and achieve balance throughout your postgraduate journey. Don't let burnout hinder your potential – take proactive steps to thrive both academically and personally.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn what burnout is.

• Discover the factors contributing to burnout.

• Participate in a self-assessment to test your burnout risk.

• Identify triggers and areas for improvement to reduce burnout risk.

• Acquire key strategies for preventing and managing burnout symptoms.

• Create an action plan for immediate changes.

Note: You can book on a PhD Wellbeing session without it appearing on your Skills Forge Record. You would not receive SF credits for your attendance but may give you the privacy if you would prefer it. If that is the case, please book via this form: expression of interest form (warwick.ac.uk)

Who is this for?

Stages of PhD

Early 0-14 months

Mid 12-24 months

Late 24-finish