Feeling scattered? Whether you are an ABD trying to see your way through a dissertation or a freelance writer or a researcher confronted with the impossibility of several projects, there’s too much to be done. And nothing is getting done. In addition to writing, perhaps you’re on the job market and need to complete applications. [...]
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What do I need in order to be a successful writer?
Posted in Happier, academic, advisor, beliefs, boundaries, courage, determination, discipline, dissertation advisors, dissertation boot camp, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, finishing the dissertation, goals, happiness, mental toughness, perseverance, positive psychology, realistic goals, self-sabotage, strategies, top strengths, using your strengths, writing, writing, dissertation, tagged perseverance, successful writing, character strengths, boldness, optimism, invest in hiring a dissertation coach on January 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If your goal is to finish your dissertation during this new year of 2010, be bold, be optimistic, and persevere. Positive psychologists for several years have said that the strengths most important for happiness are curiosity, optimism, gratitude, zest, and loving and being loved. My experience as a dissertation and writing coach tells me that [...]
7 Tips to Increase Writing Productivity Before the Holidays
Posted in academic, accountability, anxiety, boundaries, coaching, commitment, deadline, demands, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, distractions, getting started, goals, planning, productivity, realistic goals, showing up, start writing, time management, writing breaks, tagged writing productivity, meeting a deadline, hiring a dissertation coach, taking responsibility for your writing on December 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Trying to finish a dissertation draft or an article or a chunk of writing before the holidays? Also trying to keep on top of your daily job or finish your grading? And don’t even mention that you have kids. Did you mention that you’re sleep-challenged? And struggling with the real need to eat sweets just [...]
5 Tips on How to Have Your Dissertation Over and Done With, Even if You’re Teaching
Posted in academic, boundaries, demands, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, finishing the dissertation, goals, perseverance, planning, positive psychology, productivity, reflection, strategies, structures, take charge, take stock, travel, writing, writing, dissertation, tagged dissertation coach, find ideas for writing while teaching, finish your dissertation, grateful to be teaching, make writing the priority, say no to extra work on August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Does the end of August mean the start of a school year for you? Are you teaching this coming term? My clients who are returning to teaching this fall are determined to learn from their past mistakes and also to build on their successes. It’s great to hear their optimism as they plan for a [...]
How Does a Daily Writing Habit Help You Manage Negative Feelings?
Posted in Smart Tips, academic, boundaries, discipline, dissertation boot camp, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, distractions, mental toughness, procrastination, productivity, self-deception, self-sabotage, tagged capture ideas, daily writing, guilt feelings, manage feelings, negative feelings, scheduled writing, use bullets, writing habit, writing to an outline on August 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As you attempt to write your dissertation, do you find that your feelings sometimes get in the way? What feelings do you find yourself dwelling on? Among my dissertation coaching clients, guilt in various forms is high on the list: • Guilt for not being further along in the work • Guilt for taking too [...]
Summer Productivity Tips: Use the August Hype for Successful Writing
Posted in New Year's Resolution, academic, accountability, advisor, boundaries, coaching, dissertation advisors, dissertation boot camp, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, distractions, motivation, productivity, restart writing, tagged dissertation coaching, writing, dissertation boot camp, motivation, successful writing, marketing, summer productivity, use the hype, working full time, juggling dissertation, success is a habit, writing habit on July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What does August have in common with January and New Year’s? If you are an academic writer, a PhD in academia, or an ABD, the last half of summer and August, in particular, may be the calm before the storm, the last best chance to do some serious writing before classes start and maybe before your [...]
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 »
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 [...]
Find Motivation and Structure for Writing Your Dissertation in Dissertation Boot Camp
Posted in academic, boundaries, coaching, dissertation boot camp, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, momentum, motivation, productivity, self-care on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Experiencing a dissertation boot camp makes great sense. A dissertation coaching client gave an enthusiastic review of her dissertation boot camp. Not only was she productive, but she also gained new insights about the process of writing a dissertation. She noted many accomplishments from dissertation boot camp, such as: 1. Drawing boundaries around the time [...]
What Do You Do When You Can’t Write Your Dissertation? How Do You Shake Things Up?
Posted in Smart Tips, boundaries, brave, courage, dissertation advisors, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, distractions, getting started, motivation, planning, re-start, restart writing, start writing, tagged can't write dissertation, motivate yourself, change your physical space on December 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I hear many people say that they can’t write their dissertation. Is that you? Has it been too long since you have written anything? Or too long since you contacted your advisor? How about shaking things up a bit? Where can you make a small change or even take a bold step? Many of my [...]
8 Tips for Writing Your Dissertation More Easily before the Holidays
Posted in academic, anxiety, boundaries, coaching, discipline, dissertation coach, dissertation writing, distractions, family, focus, getting started, planning, procrastination, re-start, restart writing, restarting, time management, tagged write, draw boundaries, using time to write, carve out work for each day, focus, write when you're freshest on December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you have been teaching this past semester and also trying to find the energy to write even the piddliest amount, then seeing the semester coming to an end must seem heaven-sent. Just when you thought you couldn’t keep going, here suddenly are days with no classes and no students. Now what? When I ask [...]
