Habits are powerful. They either move you toward your goals or away from them. Your life today is a sum total of your habits. If you're unhappy, then it's time to change things up and implement better habits.

Redefine success. Not all victories have trophies. - Inner peace - A library of wisdom - Meaningful relationships These are awards no ceremony can bestow, yet their value is beyond measure.

Procrastination isn't a sign of laziness. It's an emotional response to what we perceive as an unpleasant task. Address the emotion, not the task itself.

Procrastination is the PhD student's silent adversary. Do this: - Clear, daily micro-goals - Pomodoro sprints for focused work - Scheduled 'thinking time' devoid of distractions - Public commitments to peers for accountability - Celebrating small wins to maintain momentum