Starting Your Dissertation Journey: Micro-Goals for 2024
Beginning your dissertation project is like signing up for a marathon. And for many, it's a mid-life journey that includes additional challenges like managing full-time careers and parenting. Trust me, I get it. I understand the unique challenges faced by...
The Top Dissertation Management Tools for 2024
Welcome to the precipice of a new year! As we get ready to jump into 2024, let’s take a look at the powerful world of project management tools created to enhance productivity and make the academic journey a little less arduous. It's not merely about staying...
The Dissertation Journey and Your Mental Health
The journey of a dissertation can often feel astonishingly solitary, an experience compounded by the weight of stress, anxiety and daily worries. It was precisely this sense of isolation that compelled me to become a dissertation coach, with the goal of transforming...
Demystifying the Main Types of Literature Reviews
Tackling a doctoral dissertation demands careful research, critical analysis, and a deep understanding of the existing body of knowledge in your field. At the heart of this journey lies the notorious literature review—a crucial section that not only demonstrates your...
How to Strengthen the Relationship with Your Dissertation Supervisor
Writing a dissertation isn't supposed to be a solitary journey. Ideally, a strong support network guides you to success, just like a ship relies on a navigation system to get through rough waters. A well-structured support system is the backbone of your academic...
Dissertation Writer’s Block: Moving Out of Frozen Mode
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 page. Writer's block is a...
The 10 Best Apps for Academic Writers in 2023
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...
Navigating Your Dissertation With ADHD
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...
Rising Above Perfectionism
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...
Keep Your Dissertation on Track This Holiday Season
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....