Doing a PhD is hard.

So hard that up to 20% of candidates never actually hand in their thesis. But you are probably reading this because you do want to finish your PhD, ideally without wearing yourself out in the process.

And the good news is, it doesn’t have to be (that) hard.

I finished my PhD with magna cum laude, a first author paper published in Science, and a contract for my dream job in my pocket. In the 4.5 years of my project I spent time training my young horse at least 3 times a week. I went on 4-week holidays every year and I rarely worked on evenings or weekends.

How did I do it?

• I made my private life a priority and ruthlessly organized my work around the things that make me happy.

• I developed a system (and, more importantly, an attitude) that allowed me to work efficiently and keep my supervisor happy (I think).

• I created a support network that held me accountable and offered feedback so I could improve my work faster.

• I developed a clear vision of my dream life and PhD and said “No!” to all (ok, most) opportunities that didn’t contribute to this vision.

Do you want more ease and success in your PhD but you don't know how to get there (yet)?
Let me know, I'd love to support you!