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These templates are designed to accompany The Modern PhD Handbook but can be useful to anyone interested in planning or goalsetting.

Print or use digitally! Individual pdf pages can be added to apps like GoodNotes on iPad to be used repeatedly paper-free.

Daily Planning Page

Plan your day and set intentions for the day ahead with 5 quick daily mindset questions

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Weekly Planning Page

Plan your week by tracking your to-do list and upcoming projects or deadlines

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Monthly Evaluation Template

Keep on top of your progress by reviewing the previous month and preparing for the month ahead

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Block Scheduling Template

Build daily schedules that incorporate standing appointments and regular tasks

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Recommended Books & Other Resources

Deep Work

DeepWork

A manifesto on the value of focused attention by Calvin Newport

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Greenlights

Greenlights

A deeply reflective memoir by the actor Matthew McConaughey 

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Shoe Dog

ShoeDog

A memoir by Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike

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Happier

Happier

A weekly podcast by Gretchen Rubin about how to be happier

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Notion

A customizable central hub for notetaking, planning, and more

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Alarmy

An app that gets you out of bed to greet the day

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To Do

An app to keep track of every list you could need

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BioRender

A tool to rapidly create professional scientific figures 

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