Thriving

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PhDs 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  

2024-2025 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.

Sustaining Motivation in Grad School

November 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET; Online/Virtual

Staying motivated through grad school can be challenging, particularly when it is difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. In this presentation, we will discuss factors that influence motivation, challenges to staying motivated, and motivational strategies that will help sustain work output and achieve desired goals for a successful thesis or dissertation.

This is a virtual workshop. Please register here via Zoom.

Making The Most of Your Time in Grad School

January 13, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET; Online/Virtual

In this interactive workshop led by Meghan O'Hara, Program Specialist - Graduate Student Life, you will delve into practical strategies for maximizing your time and impact during grad school. Topics covered include: navigating campus resources; opportunities to connect with others in the community; how to get involved beyond the classroom; and finding balance between work and life. Join us for this workshop to equip yourself with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive throughout your graduate studies. Whether you're just starting out or well into your program, this workshop will provide valuable guidance to help you make the most of every moment.

This is a virtual workshop. Please register here via Zoom.

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.