"PhD Burnout Is Real: A Counselor’s Honest Guide to Staying Sane, Motivated, and Well" is a compassionate, honest, and experience-driven resource for doctoral students navigating the emotional, mental, and physical demands of the PhD journey.
The author, Dr. Samira Saleh is a licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor of counseling. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Samira knows the struggle firsthand, this book offers a blend of personal insight, psychological strategies, and practical tools to help readers identify early warning signs of burnout—and take meaningful steps to prevent it.
You’ll learn how to:
Recognize emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms of burnout
Set boundaries without guilt
Manage perfectionism and impostor syndrome
Build sustainable habits for self-care and productivity
Cultivate support systems and protect your well-being through
Whether you're just starting your PhD or knee-deep in writing and research, this guide will help you stay grounded, focused, and mentally well—without losing yourself in the process.
Includes a burnout self-check list!
This is a digital copy of the book.
Paperback can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4akZx5m
"PhD Burnout Is Real: A Counselor’s Honest Guide to Staying Sane, Motivated, and Well" is a compassionate, honest, and experience-driven resource for doctoral students navigating the emotional, mental, and physical demands of the PhD journey.
The author, Dr. Samira Saleh is a licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor of counseling. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Samira knows the struggle firsthand, this book offers a blend of personal insight, psychological strategies, and practical tools to help readers identify early warning signs of burnout—and take meaningful steps to prevent it.
You’ll learn how to:
Recognize emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms of burnout
Set boundaries without guilt
Manage perfectionism and impostor syndrome
Build sustainable habits for self-care and productivity
Cultivate support systems and protect your well-being through
Whether you're just starting your PhD or knee-deep in writing and research, this guide will help you stay grounded, focused, and mentally well—without losing yourself in the process.
Includes a burnout self-check list!
This is a digital copy of the book.
Paperback can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4akZx5m
