Transitions, unlike changes, are a psychological response. It takes time for us to adjust mentally and emotionally to new circumstances, and the process often ends up being more difficult than we thought it would be. In my latest post on University Affairs, I reflect on the transitions I’ve faced myself and helped others work through as a career coach.
From my perspective, dealing with the psychological and emotional aspects of transition is one of the biggest challenges PhDs face. Years of academic socialization, expectations from the people around you and society at large, and your own “gremlins” (inner critics or negative self-talk) leave doctoral candidates and grads vulnerable to a host of hurdles. These make tackling the not inconsiderable practical aspects of career change all the more difficult.
Resonating? Read the original post here!