by Dr. Cara | Apr 13, 2023 | Dissertation Coaching
Ah, writer’s block – the bane of every doctoral student’s existence. There are times when no matter how hard you try to make progress on your dissertation, the words just don’t seem to flow, and your mind feels as blank as a newly formatted... 
by Dr. Cara | Mar 2, 2023 | Writing
I once asked a young dissertation writer whether her suddenly greying hair was due to ill health or personal tragedy; she answered: “It was the footnotes”. Joanna Russ As a graduate student, you know that research, writing, and formatting can be a real challenge. But... 
by Dr. Cara | Feb 10, 2023 | Dissertation Coaching
Completing a doctorate degree is extremely challenging for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Increasingly, I have dissertation coaching clients coming to me for extra support after receiving a... 
by Dr. Cara | Jan 3, 2023 | Dissertation Coaching
Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it’s a shield. Brene Brown There are diverse reasons why students struggle to complete their dissertations and other academic goals. After... 
by Dr. Cara | Nov 29, 2022 | Dissertation Writing
It’s easy to let your dissertation writing routine fall apart during the holidays. You’ve made it this far, after all. Isn’t it time to let go of the reins for a while and fully enjoy the festivities? The shorter days and colder temperatures foster this mindset.... 
by Dr. Cara | Oct 7, 2022 | Dissertation Coaching
For those of us involved in academia, autumn is truly the start of the new year. Think about it. January isn’t really the best time to start anew. In the northern hemisphere, the colder, darker months can leave us feeling lackluster and depressed. On top of that,... 
by Dr. Cara | Aug 4, 2022 | Dissertation Coaching, Dissertation Defence, Dissertation Supervisor, Finish dissertation
Below are five simple tips to help you finish your dissertation. These pointers are best considered at the beginning stages of the dissertation process but can be used at any point, to get things back on track or provide a bit of motivation during your darkest... 
by Dr. Cara | Jun 17, 2022 | Writing
Whatever form of writing you’re engaged in, including the complex task of writing a doctoral dissertation, there are some general rules (A.K.A. gems of advice) that are worth repeating and heeding. Frank Bruni, long-term cultural, social and political critic for... 
by Dr. Cara | May 13, 2022 | Writing
As a dissertation coach, I always tell students: don’t go it alone. While nothing takes the place of the support an academic professional can provide, there are multiple tools out there that can help get you to the finish line. Listed here are 6 apps you could... 
by Dr. Cara | Apr 15, 2022 | Dissertation Coaching
At the risk of stating the obvious, we are going through rough times. Some days, it’s hard to stay focused on tasks like finishing your dissertation when the world feels like it’s being pulled apart at the seams. But guess what? This is exactly the time to keep... 
