by Susan McGarvie | Jan 13, 2017 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
For many of us; this is a time of planning and goal setting for the year or even, for the rest of our lives. The beginning of the new year brings with it the allure of new possibilities and potential changes and shifts. We can feel the frisson of excitement and we...
by Susan McGarvie | Nov 22, 2016 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
In our mindful wellness group last week, we talked about the concept of mindfulness and how the reality of the concept and the title of the concept don’t always seem to gel. The conversation was a little tongue in cheek, but it struck a chord with me. Why is it...
by Susan McGarvie | Nov 21, 2016 | Mindfulness, Research
One of the biggest lessons that I learned during my master’s thesis process was the fact that things don’t always go according to plan. Not exactly an epiphany, I know, but the profoundly valuable lesson for me lay in realising that success is dependent on...
by Susan McGarvie | Oct 10, 2016 | Research, Uncategorized
Part-time post-grad research degrees are known to be tough and the attrition rate is well documented. Mostly this is due to the emotionally demanding and isolated nature of the experience. Knowing that the process is emotionally taxing may not be helpful in itself,...
