How often have you been in the midst of a conversation with a close relative or friend and suddenly you’re asked, “When do you think you’ll finish your dissertation?” Or you might get this zinger: “Do you know of anyone in your field who has actually landed a job?” When you are minutes away from [...]
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To Write More Easily, What Can You Put Off ?
Posted in boundaries, dissertation boot camp, dissertation coach, distractions, planning, self-care, self-sabotage, time management, tagged draw boundaries, eliminate the drama, induce a good mood, Take responsibility for your mood on February 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
What Can You Put Off so that Your Dissertation Comes First?
Posted in academic, choice, cleaning, deadline, discipline, dissertation boot camp, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, distractions, email, getting started, housecleaning, time management, writing, tagged prioritize, put off everything you can, put your dissertation first on February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Is writing your dissertation a top priority for you? You may think that you are putting your writing project or dissertation first. At least you think about it or worry about it more time than you’d like. But what are you doing during your prime time, when you’re at your best? If there’s a deadline [...]
