“Changing Our Mindset to Optimize Our Mental Health”
Mahtab Jafari | UCI
In this seminar, we address the unique challenges PhD students face, focusing on the critical transition from academic concerns to future career uncertainties. This presentation emphasizes the importance of mindset in navigating these anxieties, advocating for a shift towards growth-oriented thinking and resilience-building strategies. We discuss how adopting a proactive approach to mental health, including the cultivation of a personalized mindset, can significantly impact one’s outlook and well-being.
Highlighting practical steps for overcoming common mental hurdles, the talk offers insights into transforming fear of the unknown into an opportunity for personal and professional development. By exploring strategies for emotional regulation and adaptive thinking, the main objective of the seminar is to equip PhD students with the tools to not only manage stress but to thrive in the face of uncertainty. This presentation ultimately seeks to empower attendees with the confidence to face their future (and presence) underscoring the profound effect of our mindset on our mental health and overall life trajectory.
