So I have avoided a post for about a month now. Part of the time I was traveling and not thinking about yoga or my dissertation (I was running as the 1/2 marathon is only 2.5 weeks away). But mostly I am avoiding posting because I am feeling overwhelmed and confused. Usually I write to [...]
Posts Tagged ‘dissertation’
Time away
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dating, dissertation, half-marathon, life decisions, relationships, running, yoga on September 9, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Finally making progress
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dissertation, work/life balance on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I finally busted through my recent procrastination/avoidance and started doing some work. It was not a lot of work but enough to get the juices flowing. I did some simple writing exercises which surprisingly really helped. Just free writing about a random word unrelated to my thesis unlocked my fingers and set them typing [...]
Accountability
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dissertation, procrastination on July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have been struggling lately with procrastination and avoidance when it comes to my dissertation. I could go on and on about why I think that is happening, such as my fear of what comes next, financial worries, car trouble, distracting social engagements, but the reality is that it doesn’t matter. What matters is that [...]
Balancing dissertation work with play
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dissertation, run, work/life balance, yoga on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am loving my life lately! I am beginning a new relationship, taking time for yoga and running, enjoying the summer weather (when it stops raining) and generally being happy.
But the dissertation is still hanging over my head. There is nothing I can do but work on it consistently and diligently. The problem is focusing [...]
Get Going!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dissertation, run, schedule, yoga on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This morning I woke up and went for a run followed by a smoothie for breakfast. This is a good start to my attempt at scheduling my days better. I actually accomplish a lot more and feel happier when I follow a routine but for some reason have struggled to keep one going in quite [...]
She read my mind
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dissertation, graduation, post-doc on October 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This column in the Chronicles of Higher Education came out today. I think the woman who wrote it read my mind. This is my favorite line….
“My life is my own Choose Your Own Adventure! book. And I really just want to read ahead to make sure I’m not on the path that leads to me [...]
