News: Productivity
Harnessing confidence for the thesis
I’m in the countdown phase now – not quite close enough to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the adrenaline is certainly pumping, and the fear and unease is palpable. This has to be over soon. I’ve finished all the empirical studies and now it’s tying it all together into the thesis.
Is multi-tasking the height of productivity?
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Gone are my days of multi-tasking, it’s time to mono-task.
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Trust yourself
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Imposter syndrome. It’s a bit unpleasant because what you really need when you’re attempting a Ph.D. is belief in yourself.
Common Ph.D. obstacles
The struggle is real, and the long, cold nights are getting to me a bit.
Ready, set, write
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Going through writer’s block? Here are some of the key things I go back to when I need a writing reset.
Help, I’m procrastinating
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Winter is here and for some reason, it’s so tempting to retreat into hibernation season.