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... 
by Dr. Cara | Mar 1, 2022 | Dissertation Coaching, Writing
Hello there, dissertator! Do you find yourself continually revising and reworking sections of your writing to the point when you feel like you just can’t move forward? The late New Yorker writer James Thurber advised that a first draft should be a “purge” of... 
by Dr. Cara | Feb 1, 2022 | Dissertation Coaching
If nothing was expected of you during the cold winter months–no dissertation, work or family obligations–what would you do? For many, the answer would be: Sleep. Eat. Drink. Nap. Watch TV. Read a book. Repeat. While these responses may sound a lot like depression,... 
by Dr. Cara | Jan 5, 2022 | Dissertation Coaching
Happy New Year, Dissertators! As a dissertation coach, I see firsthand the backlash of negative feelings graduate students experience when they don’t complete their stated goals. This self-blame often stymies them even more, creating a negative ripple effect that can... 
