Based on endless discussions upon the usefulness of University degrees, it seems obvious that undergraduate and especially graduate students around the globe constantly wonder what the outcome of their efforts will be. Since perceptions and goals differ, so does the interpretation of the word outcome, especially when the complex issue of knowledge and academic performance is evaluated. Inside the realm of a University’s environment, the outcome for most students is the actual…
Are You Setting Yourself Up to Procrastinate?
“How can I stop procrastinating?”
This is by far the most frequent question that I get from graduate students and professors. As a dissertation and tenure coach, Ive come to realize that everyone in academia, whether writing a dissertation, completing an article, or doing research, struggles with procrastination. Why is this so prevalent in such a well-educated, intelligent population?
Is Time Your Enemy? Conquer Time with an Unschedule!
Time can be your friend or your enemy. For many people who have free time to accomplish long-term projects or writing tasks, it is a merciless tyrant. It is just too easy to allow the slightly harder task to slide, as you fill in your day with the humdrum and the emergencies.
Tackle Big Projects with Action-Item Lists
I know what I need to do; why do I need to write it down? You may have fallen into the trap of thinking this way. And hey, if it works for you, thats great!
I find, however, that many people with too much to do, or with large projects looming in front of them get into a state of complete overload because they havent prepared themselves by keeping very simple action-item lists.