Elizabeth Pritchard is the Co-founder and Director of WALT Institute typically working with institutes, health services and universities. Elizabeth is also a research fellow in Public Health at Monash University.    This episode recognises stress as a common experience on the PhD journey.   Elizabeth differentiates between the different types of stress - eustress and distress - and posits that stress can be a useful motivator and performance enhancer.   We talk about how to stop stress from overwhelming you and ways to keep moving forward.   We end with a top tip about attending to your own rhythms.   You can contact Elizabeth here: Email: [email protected] Website: Waltinstitute.com WALT Institute LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethchristinewaltinstitute Elizabeth Pritchard LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elizabeth-pritchard Elizabeth Pritchard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrElizabethP Elizabeth Pritchard Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrEKPritchard     If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft