The best advice I received (from my supervisor) prior to my viva was to completely relax the day before, and completely forget about the Ph.D. Which felt like very radical and illogical advice at the time. It was the most important day of my life. And all I have to do the day before is play video games and go swimming on the beach! But it worked. I was fully composed during my viva. I even managed a full night of sleep! Which was a surprise. Even before starting my Ph.D., I thought I'd never be able to sleep the night before! Don't underestimate the importance of good rest and composure. Congrats on passing your viva! It truly is a glorious moment! It'll never grow old (i hope not :P)
I can relate so much to the stress and weird feeling of presenting. I have a seminar where I have 15 mins to present my MSc results in front of all the lecturers/professors and students in the department. My anxiety is so high even though I know it would be fine, I know what I'm doing, and nobody would remember or really care about it afterwards. But I'm still scared I stutter and mess up. Again it will be fine and your video really made me feel that once its over it, I'd feel so much better and like I worried for nothing. I'm glad your viva went well and you've accomplished so much!
Huge congrats again! I feel like I went through all of the motions with you while watching this vlog 😂 I can completely relate about not being able to relax when anxious! I’ll be so exhausted from the day and feeling anxious about the next day but instead of chilling I’ll be finding ways to be a busy body 🙃 well done Dr. Beth!!!
The best advice I received (from my supervisor) prior to my viva was to completely relax the day before, and completely forget about the Ph.D. Which felt like very radical and illogical advice at the time. It was the most important day of my life. And all I have to do the day before is play video games and go swimming on the beach!
But it worked. I was fully composed during my viva. I even managed a full night of sleep! Which was a surprise. Even before starting my Ph.D., I thought I'd never be able to sleep the night before!
Don't underestimate the importance of good rest and composure.
Congrats on passing your viva! It truly is a glorious moment! It'll never grow old (i hope not :P)
I can relate so much to the stress and weird feeling of presenting. I have a seminar where I have 15 mins to present my MSc results in front of all the lecturers/professors and students in the department. My anxiety is so high even though I know it would be fine, I know what I'm doing, and nobody would remember or really care about it afterwards. But I'm still scared I stutter and mess up. Again it will be fine and your video really made me feel that once its over it, I'd feel so much better and like I worried for nothing.
I'm glad your viva went well and you've accomplished so much!
It’s totally normal but you’ve absolutely got this! Best of luck, I’m sure you’ll smash it and thanks so much!
Congratulations on passing your viva, and well done.
Thank you so much!!
Huge congrats again! I feel like I went through all of the motions with you while watching this vlog 😂 I can completely relate about not being able to relax when anxious! I’ll be so exhausted from the day and feeling anxious about the next day but instead of chilling I’ll be finding ways to be a busy body 🙃 well done Dr. Beth!!!
Thank you, I really appreciate it! Yeah it defo screams chaotic energy but nerves get you haha! The waiting was killing me 😅😂