Thriving

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Graduate Students Who Excel in Thriving:

Evaluate Wellbeing

You have the knowledge and skills to evaluate your wellbeing and the wellbeing of close colleagues. 

Cultivate Wellbeing

You customize strategies to manage stress, overcome procrastination, challenge imposter syndrome, and ask for help when needed. 

Promote Healthy Workplaces

You recognize the impact that wellbeing has on performance at work and actively contribute to healthy workplace cultures.

Organize Tasks and Manage Time

You evaluate your personal and professional responsibilities, commitments, and opportunities and prioritize your time and attention to achieve desired outcomes.

Assess Your Thriving Skills  

2025-2026 Schedule 

Cultivating Wellbeing in Workplaces and Communities

Self-Paced Online Module 

This 3-module online course promotes lasting success by delivering practical, concrete strategies you can use to build a strong foundation of wellness. Assess your skills and knowledge in cultivating mental health at a personal and professional level. Customize strategies to manage stress, overcome procrastination, challenge imposter syndrome, and ask for help at work. Practice answering interview questions about your role in cultivating well-being at work.

Wellness Skills for the Workplace and Beyond

April 16, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET *Online/Virtual*

Taking care of yourself plays an essential role in how you show up at work, school, and in relationships. This session focuses on practical skills that support your well-being in real-world settings, especially during periods of stress, high demand, or interpersonal challenges. Participants will leave with:

- A clear understanding of the key components of wellness, including the role of rest in physical and mental well-being

- Increased confidence in setting and maintaining boundaries in professional and interpersonal contexts

- Practical strategies to stay grounded during stressful interactions, including recognizing activation and using basic de-escalation tools to support yourself and others

Creating a Job Search Wellness Plan

April 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET; *Online/Virtual*

The contemporary job search process as a graduate student can tend to be overwhelming, with long timelines, ambiguity, and constant pressure taking a toll on one’s confidence and motivation levels. In this session with Career Coach Pranay Reddy, you will learn simple, practical techniques to manage stress, stay motivated, and keep moving forward in your job search. You will be able to apply these techniques immediately to approach your job search with more clarity, motivation, and confidence.

more Thriving resources for grad students

Learning Development & Success

PhD planning groups and more!

Wellness & Wellbeing

Physical, mental, and spiritual health support.

Learn2Thrive

Strategies and resources to support resilience in academics and beyond.

Mindfulness and Learning

Workshops and modules on mindfulness.

Time Management Self-Assessment

Learn about your strengths and areas for improvement when it comes to time management.

Virtual Calming Room

A space to find tools and tips for dealing with intense emotions during challenging times.