Getting Back on Stage: Tackling the Issue of Perfectionism
Most performers I know suffer from stage fright. For some, it comes and goes and can be terribly random: tonight they are fine, tomorrow they may be close to passing out. For others, it’s persistent, at least for a period of...
Wired to Procrastinate When It Comes to Writing? Try One of These Tips to Get Unstuck.
What is Procrastination a Sign of? Almost all of us procrastinate at least some of the time and there seems to be a good evolutionary reason for it. Throughout almost all of human history up to the very near present, we lived short, difficult lives with our primary...
The Doctoral Student’s Strongest Ally: A Ph.D. Advisor Who is NOT Your Best Friend
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...
4 Tips for Building a Productive (& Sea-Worthy) Relationship with Your Dissertation Supervisor
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 complete your...
Smart Ways to Stay Focused, Ignore Distractions & Free Your Highly Productive Alter-Ego
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 temptation at...
Taming the Procrastination Monster: 10 Methods that Work
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 a guilty...