Are you writing at a snail’s pace? Are you stopping short of making your deadlines? Are you still not meeting your goals? What’s it going to take at the end of the day to have completed what you said you were going to do? Try a fast, easy adjustment — making a small change can [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Three Quick Fixes to Jolt You into Action on Your Dissertation
Posted in academic, coaching, deadline, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, distractions, email, goals, mental toughness, planning, regret, self-sabotage, Smart Tips, take charge, television, time management, time theft, writing, writing breaks, writing, dissertation, tagged dissertation, quick fixes, small changes, Smart Tips, take charge, writing on April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Want to Feel More Engaged with Your Writing? Empathize with Your Reader
Posted in academic, advisor, alliances, coaching, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, writing, writing, dissertation, tagged audience-directed, know your reader's expectations, know your subject, motivation, write for your reader, write often on April 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Writing this blog for the past year has been an act of joy for me. Many of you also write blogs, and so if you blog frequently, I would wager that you, too, find writing for your blog compelling. I get to write about something I know, about a process that intrigues me and that [...]
Can Curiosity Delay Your Dissertation?
Posted in academic, alliances, coaching, commitment, curiosity, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, gremlin, Lizard Brain, mental toughness, planning, productivity, research, self-sabotage, Smart Tips, structures, top strengths, using your strengths, writing, dissertation, tagged increase curiosity, manage curiosity, plan ahead on April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Curiosity is a boon to dissertation writers, except when it isn’t. Curiosity is indeed powerful, giving us the will to explore, to persevere, and even to reach a goal. I’ve suggested in an earlier blog (“To Enjoy Writing Your Dissertation, Use your Curiosity”) that it might be worth your while as researchers and writers to [...]
