When giving feedback: Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. From a new workshop: What research supervisors need to know about the imposter syndrome.

The supervisor's feedback style needs to change during the candidature. From a new workshop: What research supervisors need to know about the imposter syndrome.

Words matter. A simple phrase like "Come and see me" is insignificant to the supervisor but can strike terror into the student. From a new workshop: What research supervisors need to know about the imposter syndrome.

Maybe it's not always Yes or No. Maybe you have more choices. Explore the options. Maybe you don't have to do it right now? Maybe you don't have to do it all? Maybe you could negotiate? #PhDchat #ECRchat #postdoc #PhDForum

There are different types of NO. Sometimes you need the big NO. No negotiation - just NO. Sometimes you might use a medium or a little no.

Yak shaving. You sit down to analyse your data. But you find out your software needs to be updated Try to update it but realise you don't have admin right on the laptop Call IT but they need your supervisors approval. Supervisor isn't in. Yak shaving. #PhDchat #ECRchat #postdoc

Great opportunity to meet colleagues in the researcher development space.

#ResearchResources: Lots of great free resources for researchers & research students. Thesis planners, goal setting tools, agendas, To-Do lists. Customisible and free. No login, no catches. Just download & use. From buff.ly/2L0YISj #PhDchat #ECRchat #vitaecon2024

Be very wary when you hear these words: - This won't take any time at all. - This will look good on your cv. - We'll help. They're probably trying to dump you with some job they don't want to do. Think carefully before you say yes. #PhDchat #ECRchat #postdoc #gradschool

#MentalHealth tip: Constantly distracted? Want some control back? Turn off all alerts on your email. You do not need to know every time and email comes in. And the constant interruption and stimulation is bad for your mental health. #PhDchat #PhDforum #ECRchat #postdoc

Before you go home for the weekend, get out your diary and make a Done List. It’ll remind you of your week's achievements and show you deserve some time off. A simple guilt-removing strategy. #WorkLifeBalance #Productivity #SelfCare

When you feel overwhelmed, remember that the next big thing will be a lot of small things. Great mural from Uni of Ghent. Applies to research, writing, everything. Get clear about your next small thing and make a start. buff.ly/2NAT21j #PhDchat #ECRchat #PhDforum

We tend to be over-optimistic in setting goals which leads to feeling guilty when we don't achieve them. Remember: Everything takes longer than you think. Everything takes longer the first time. #PhDchat #ECRchat #PhDforum