Author Archives: alexk

Anxiety and Low Productivity

Posted on July 9, 2011 by alexk

This is going to be a quick post.  I have not had a very productive day and have been battling bouts of anxiety for the past few days.  Although I am confident of my progress to date, I realize that … Continue reading →

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Procrastination Part 2

Posted on July 2, 2011 by alexk

Well it is 530pm and I am about to sign off from a focused afternoon at the Second Cup.  Unfortunately, I have not updated my research summary spreadsheet with any papers!  It is amazing how glibly I can make pronouncements … Continue reading →

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Procrastination

Posted on June 25, 2011 by alexk

For the last six weeks I have been avoiding a task that is critical to writing a dissertation.  This task is not complicated but for some reason I really detest it.  The task that I am referring to is compiling … Continue reading →

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Balancing Act

Posted on June 18, 2011 by alexk

It has been a very full week.  I was out of town for work for a few days and had many extracurricular events during the week including tennis, dinner with a girlfriend, and an event at church.  I also had … Continue reading →

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On Track with Occasional Doubts

Posted on June 12, 2011 by alexk

This is a quick update as the library has closed. I am currently typing on the bench outside of the library and waiting for my partner to collect me.  I have had a productive day and week.  I devoted the … Continue reading →

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Irregular Can be Good!

Posted on June 4, 2011 by alexk

I have 12 minutes to write this post before the library closes!!  It was a reasonably productive work week and an irregular Saturday so far.  This morning I played doubles tennis at 8am which was a great deal of fun … Continue reading →

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Keep Pushing

Posted on May 29, 2011 by alexk

It is 3pm and I have two more hours at the library, but I am zonked!!  I started the day very early with tennis and grocery shopping.  I then departed for the library at about 1030.  I think that the … Continue reading →

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Wandering in the Wilderness

Posted on May 22, 2011 by alexk

I have been feeling quite lost over the past week.  The feeling comes and goes but was especially strong after receiving the evaluation on my Pilot Study.  I  was very disappointed with the grade.  I need to reread the feedback when … Continue reading →

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Creating Some Structure

Posted on May 14, 2011 by alexk

Today is a very grey and rainy day.  It has been very difficult to get motivated and focused.    This morning, I was very tempted to head home and nap!!  Instead I left the coffee shop and came to the library which … Continue reading →

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All Aboard!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by alexk

I am currently on board a VIA train.  I enjoyed a lovely Mother’s Day weekend with my family.  Highlights included Afternoon Tea with my Mum and a delicious and relaxed family dinner last night.  I am definitely smackered though, so very glad to be … Continue reading →

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