by Dr. Rachna Jain | Overcoming Procrastination
Something I’ve been thinking about lately is the concept of discipline. Now, if you asked me if I was a disciplined person, I would say absolutely. I mean, after all, I finished my doctoral degree, I’ve started my own business, I work with my clients, and...
by Dr. Rachna Jain | Overcoming Procrastination
Planning to do the dissertation can sometimes be more fun than actually sitting down to work on it. When you feel this way, it’s easy to procrastinate and avoid what you should be doing. One of the main reasons people avoid anything is because the perceived...
by Dr. Rachna Jain | Overcoming Procrastination
Dissertation procrastination is a serious problem. You know it’s there when you constantly think about your dissertation, but never actually quite get around to sitting down and working on it. The reasons for procrastinating could be many; but the biggest...
by Dr. Rachna Jain | Feelings about the Dissertation, Overcoming Procrastination
I believe that your life and your work are interconnected. Whatever is happening in your personal life will reflect in your work, and vice versa. If you are feeling scattered, unfocused, or unclear in some area of your personal life, you will likely struggle with...
by Dr. Rachna Jain | Good Work Habits, Overcoming Procrastination, Time Management
I often get asked this question, "How do I know when I’ve finished my dissertation?"- the quick answer, of course, is this, "when they hand you your diploma." Ok, but aside from that, how do you know when you’re "done" writing...
by Dr. Rachna Jain | Overcoming Procrastination
I might have already talked about this, but I also know we have tons of new readers (welcome!) Do the worst things first. If you are dreading a particular dissertation task, (or even a life task)- and you’re sure it must be done- find a way to get it done as...