Commissioned for the Research Office of the Rector's Office.
Workshop
in person
Personal Competencies
students of Ph.D. study programmes
Czech
language of the event
This interactive workshop is designed specifically for PhD students who want to effectively manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance. It will address the unique challenges of doctoral studies, such as high expectations, workload pressures, and academic uncertainty. Participants will explore key stressors, learn evidence-based strategies for stress reduction, and discover practical techniques to enhance mental resilience and well-being. Through engaging discussions and exercises, they will develop personalized approaches to balance academic responsibilities with personal life, fostering long-term productivity and satisfaction.
Contents
Does this apply to me? Identifying personal and external risk factors for burnout.
More work, better results? The hidden dangers of work overload and the myth of multitasking in academia.
Where does my time and energy go? Understanding energy drains and discovering sustainable sources of motivation.
Restoring balance: Practical methods for aligning academic demands with personal well-being.
Next steps: Creating your personalized plan for a balanced and fulfilling PhD experience.
Goals
Understand the process of burnout syndrome and its impact on mental and physical health, academic performance, and personal life.
Assess your personal risk of burnout and identify key sources of resilience.
Recognize high-risk situations and develop strategies for effective stress management.
Learn and practice simple, science-backed techniques to enhance well-being and psychological resilience.
Gain practical insights and motivation to cultivate a sustainable work-life balance throughout your PhD journey.
Lecturer
doc. PhDr. Alena Slezáčková, Ph.D.
Dept. of Medical Psychology and Psychosomatics, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University
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Alena Slezackova, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University. Her scientific interests include mental health and well-being, hope, and mindfulness. She is a certified Resilience Practitioner, a founder and director of the Czech Positive Psychology Centre (CPPC), a member of the Advisory Council of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), a member of the Boards of the European Network for Positive Psychology (ENPP) and of the Mindfulness Research and Practice Network at Masaryk University. She is a member of several international research projects. She is the author of the first comprehensive monograph on positive psychology in the Czech language and many publications in health psychology and positive psychology. She is also engaged in lecturing and tutoring activities.
