Category Archives: Time Management

Getting Back in Gear II

Posted on August 20, 2011 by alexk

Perhaps I should title this post “getting things done” instead.  It feels like I am often trying to get back into a rhythm.  Between work travel and family travel –I am departing on an unanticipated trip this Friday- I feel … Continue reading →

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Odds and Sods

Posted on August 14, 2011 by alexk

I am currently on the VIA train returning from a weekend with my family which was lovely.  Because of this personal travel and three days of business travel earlier in the week, it has not been a very productive academic … Continue reading →

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One Down, One To Go!

Posted on August 6, 2011 by alexk

Today was a very productive day at the library.  My approach was slightly different and I am pleased with the results.  Instead of beginning with reading and thinking, the first tasks that I completed were project plan status updates and creating a … Continue reading →

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Beginning With The End In Mind

Posted on July 30, 2011 by alexk

It is the tail end of relatively productive day and week.  I am in the midst of a 4-day weekend so I definitely feel more relaxed given I had a “free” day yesterday.  I saw “Cowboys and Aliens” which was … Continue reading →

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Running Out of Juice

Posted on July 24, 2011 by alexk

My laptop battery has about 17minutes of power left so I am going to make this a quick post.  I started the day with early morning tennis with my girlfriend and then had a quick coffee and scone at one … Continue reading →

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The Lonely Journey Begins

Posted on July 19, 2011 by alexk

I am returning home from the Henley colloquium feeling relieved and fuelled for the journey ahead.  My presentation went well I think.  It certainly was not stellar, but it was a sound presentation that yielded very useful feedback.  Perhaps the … Continue reading →

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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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