Category Archives: Time Management

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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Sunny Day & Final Preparation

Posted on May 1, 2011 by alexk

It is a beautiful spring day!!  I have had a productive 4 hour stint in a sunny coffee shop and I am departing shortly.  I have been prepping for my presentation at next week’s colloquium.  I have refined the deck … Continue reading →

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1 Week Extension

Posted on April 16, 2011 by alexk

This post is going to be really short.  I met with my supervisor on Wednesday.  Based on her feedback I realized that revisions to my research methodology thinking and approach was required.  As a result, I did something that I haven’t done … Continue reading →

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12 583

Posted on April 9, 2011 by alexk

My brain is completely fried.  I have finally completed a solid first draft of my research proposal and it is 12 583 words in length.  Once again, I completely under estimated the effort required.  I have had the whole week … Continue reading →

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Developing Persuasiveness

Posted on April 3, 2011 by alexk

Not sure if I mentioned this before but one of my development goals for my doctorate is to improve my ability to persuade.  This is essential not only for writing papers, but also for presenting at research colloquiums and to … Continue reading →

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