June 2022 Monthly Reset - Planning, Goal Setting and Budget for the Month as a PhD Student

TL;DR

In this video, the content creator, a PhD student and business owner, reflects on the highlights and low points of the past month, discusses health issues, shares favorite books, movies, and podcasts, and sets new goals for the upcoming month.

Transcript

okay everyone it is that time of the month where we will reflect on the month past and get planned for a new month so this is my june monthly reset video as a phd student and somebody who also runs a business which is a speech and drama school and someone who also has a brand which is this youtube channel that you are all watching right now so how ... Read More

Key Insights

• ⌛ Building personal relationships and spending time with loved ones is essential, even amid a busy schedule.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Stress and anxiety related to work and business can have negative impacts on mental health, but seeking support and addressing health concerns can be beneficial.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Adjusting health routines, such as reducing caffeine intake and addressing health issues like exercise-induced asthma and painful periods, can contribute to overall well-being.
• 😫 Proper goal tracking and planning tools, such as Notion, can help with staying organized and meeting set targets.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does the content creator prioritize spending time with family amid their busy schedule?

The content creator acknowledges the importance of spending time with family and recognizes that it can easily be overlooked when life gets busy. They prioritize trips to Galway to see their dad and plan family dinners to ensure quality time with loved ones.

Q: How does the content creator cope with stress and anxiety related to their business?

The content creator shares their experience with stress and anxiety related to the drama school business. They openly discuss their anxieties about students' performances and exams, and the pressure they feel from perceived parental expectations. It's important for them to acknowledge their own high expectations and differentiate them from the actual expectations of parents. Seeking support, such as counseling, and addressing health concerns, like painful periods, are strategies they utilize.

Q: What changes did the content creator make to their health routine in the past month?

The content creator transitioned to decaf coffee to reduce anxiety and reliance on caffeine. They also started running, although experienced exercise-induced asthma and persistent chest discomfort. They visited a doctor, who suggested exercise-induced asthma treatment with an inhaler. Additionally, they plan to address painful periods by switching from a copper IUD to a hormonal version to alleviate pain and lighten periods.

Q: How does the content creator approach goal setting and planning for their PhD, business, and brand?

The content creator reflects on the importance of goal setting but acknowledges the challenges of achieving all goals when balancing multiple responsibilities. They highlight the need for proper goal tracking and mention using the Notion app to create a new dashboard and template to track their goals and progress. They plan to present a six-month plan to their supervisors, seeking feedback and mapping out their research timeline.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator reflects on the high points of the previous month, including a trip to Galway and a family dinner, and discusses low points such as stress related to the drama school business and health issues.

• Favorite movies and TV shows watched in May are mentioned, including the new Ghostbusters movie and the Netflix film "Senior Year."

• Health-related low points, such as exercise-induced asthma and painful periods, are discussed, and plans to address these issues are mentioned.

• The content creator sets new goals for the upcoming month, including asking for feedback on their PhD progress, updating the literature review, and completing one project from their six-month plan.