Some years ago, a friend was writing her dissertation and after long, close work with her PhD advisor was given the go-ahead to take it forward to her committee for final approval. She had just put in three years of arduous work on her dissertation while also holding...
Navigating the dissertation process can be like battling strong winds and high seas; you need a good captain onboard! There’s no doubt that the working relationship you have with your dissertation supervisor will have a profound effect on your ability to...
Is it possible to avoid distractions and get down to serious work? Whether you are attempting to begin or finish a task, there is no doubt that opportunities for endless distraction abound in today’s media-driven environment. In fact, tech toys have put...
It’s Monday afternoon and the merciless clock on your desk keeps ticking. You’re trying to finish a less than desirable task but email, Youtube and even Netflix prove too much to resist. Hours pass and that sense of not getting it done hangs over you like...
