If you are still on the fence about re-starting your dissertation, the truth is that it doesn’t have to be hard. Make it easy.
For the first session in re-starting your dissertation, you just show up. You don’t have to write. You don’t have to search for articles or read. You just show up. And we [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Showing Up for the January Dissertation Surge
Posted in academic, coaching, commitment, determination, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, distractions, getting started, goals, planning, re-group, re-start, reflection, regrouping, restart writing, restarting, showing up, start writing, visioning, writing, dissertation, tagged first step, rewiring brain, showing up to write dissertation, sitting quietly, slowing your mind down, small step on January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
2 Easy Starting Points for Your Dissertation
Posted in Smart Tips, academic, coaching, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, distractions, getting started, goals, planning, re-group, re-start, realistic goals, regrouping, restart writing, restarting, start writing, writing, writing, dissertation, tagged planning the writing, re-starting dissertation writing, when to write, where to write on January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There’s still time for a January surge on your dissertation.
In this time of fresh starts, you first need to decide on the where and the when of your dissertation writing.
Where? Where will you work? Do you have a place at home where you won’t be interrupted and where you won’t give in to taking naps [...]
Making a Change: A Memorable Re-start for Your Dissertation
Posted in Smart Tips, academic, determination, dissertation coach, getting started, goals, memorable start, planning, re-group, re-start, realistic goals, restart writing, showing up, start writing, writing, writing, dissertation, tagged dissertation, fresh start for dissertation writing, memorable start for writing, realistic goals, showing up, small steps on January 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When you look back on the last week of January 2008, here is what I hope you will say: “That was when I stopped thinking that I should make headway on my dissertation and actually took the steps to do something about it. Everything turned around for me, starting with that week.”
If you want this [...]
What Is the #1 Reason that You Aren’t Part of the January Dissertation Surge?
Posted in academic, accountability, alliances, coaching, courage, dissertation advisors, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, re-group, re-start, restart writing, writing, dissertation, tagged accountability, dissertation, dissertation coach, hire a coach, January, New Year's Resolutions on January 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This past week has been a busy one for me, in part because I’ve heard from many of you.
It looks like many dissertation writers have decided that it’s time to bring someone else on board.
And I’m not surprised.
In such a long-term project as writing a dissertation, many writers want
–someone you can tell how you’ve messed [...]
Dissertation Boot Camp? Use All that January Offers for Your Dissertation Surge
Posted in New Year's Resolution, academic, coaching, commitment, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, re-group, re-start, resources, tagged dissertation boot camp, dissertation coaching, energy, January, marketing, motivation, writing on January 13, 2008 | 3 Comments »
January is the time for take-charge measures.
Weight loss organizations market heavily in January. Gyms offer great deals.
E-newsletters multiply, magazines bulge with tips to make this year different, and Oprah offers all of us a way to control our weight.
It makes sense to take advantage of the season, the urge, the energy in the air, in [...]
Dealing with Setbacks in Writing Your Dissertation
Posted in Smart Tips, academic, brave, choice, coaching, courage, determination, discipline, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, goals, mental toughness, perseverance, re-group, re-start, regrouping, resilience, resources, running, setbacks, training, using your strengths, writing, tagged dissertation, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential primary, regroup, resilience, restart writing, setbacks, writing on January 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As you write your dissertation, have you wondered how you are going to make it through those times when you feel as if you’ve been punched in the stomach? those low points that come after devastating setbacks?
Do you ever say to yourself, “Why does this have to be so hard?”
Most of us have at one time or [...]
5 Fast Tracks for a Running Start on Your Dissertation
Posted in Smart Tips, academic, coaching, discourse, dissertation advisors, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, getting started, planning, research, resources, start writing, strategies, structures, writing, writing models, writing, dissertation, tagged advisor, discourse, dissertation, dissertation example, dissertation model, getting started, How to Complete and Survive a Doctoral Dissertation Sma, literature review, note-taking, proposal model, running start, success strategies on January 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Where do you start on your dissertation? The word review can start you on the following five fast tracks.
Let’s get started:
1. Learn from your peers who are a bit farther along the road than you are—read and review carefully their dissertations.
Even if you’ve been writing papers since you were a wee tot, or at least [...]
The Grace and Grit of Dissertation Writing
Posted in Smart Tips, academic, brave, choice, coaching, commitment, courage, determination, discipline, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, football, joy, mental toughness, perseverance, resilience, top strengths, using your strengths, writing, writing, dissertation, tagged dissertation, grit, hard choices, joy, perseverance, using your strengths, writing on January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’m not a football fan; I barely understand the game. But I do know grit when I see it.
This holiday has given me time to watch a football game on TV with my family.
When I see what those players do for their team, I cringe, but I’m also in awe.
When one big fellow was flattened [...]
Top 5 Tips to Help You Accomplish Your New Year’s Dissertation Resolution
Posted in New Year's Resolution, Smart Tips, academic, coaching, commitment, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, following through, goals, grateful, gratitude, hope, momentum, motivation, perseverance, productivity, realistic goals, strategies, structures, tagged check points, dissertation coach, dissertation resolutions, following through, New Year's Resolutions, realistic goals, writing resolutions on January 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I asked one of my dissertation coaching clients if he planned to make any resolutions for the New Year.
He said, “I make changes throughout the year.”
He has a long-term plan in place and makes changes as needed. What great planning!
If you also have a plan in place that is working for you, congratulations! Keep it [...]
