All of this works because we start doing the work. By not delaying the real work through endless reading and procrastination, we start working towards our end goal, in ways that actually contribute to our goals. That is, we start making words on the page that can be added to and refined until you have enough good enough words to submit a passable PhD thesis.
Tag: Perfectionism
Bread making and word making
Yes, this is another metaphor about writing. Let’s see if it goes somewhere useful.
How to work with a first-time supervisor
In my last post on this stuff, I talked about how it feels to be a first time supervisor. I … More
So here are the 5 biggest reading mistake I see—and how to avoid them.
Often we think we’ve learned to read by the time we were about eight. We know that we have to continue … More
Why I’m not a Girl Guide any more
Okay, this is the final post, I think, in this mini-series on how my very, very brief time in the … More
It might not be your fault
One of the problems with self-help advice (and, yes, I know, this blog is chock full of self-help advice) is that … More
Live blogging the article: The September Edition
Vulnerability and shame and identity and self-care and models and imperfection and … woah. And a bit of Kenneth Slessor. … More
Why perfectionism is the least of your problems
Okay, to start with—now, today—perfectionism might be your biggest problem. It won’t let you finish anything. It prevents you … More
The Perfect Sentence Vortex and How to Escape It
Does this sound familiar? You sit down to write. You read over your notes to work out what you’re going … More
Procrastination is not your fault
One of the most common reasons people come to see me is trouble with procrastination. They sit in my office, … More