Category Archives: Time Management

Early Exit!

Posted on March 27, 2011 by alexk

For once I am leaving the library ahead of schedule!  I arrived at 1130 and have had a very productive 5 hour session.  My productivity was “launched” by some early morning thinking.  Increasingly, I am realizing that my best idea … Continue reading →

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1000 Down, 13 000 To Go

Posted on March 19, 2011 by alexk

It has been a brutal Saturday at the library.  I had no idea how tired I was, but after about an hour of work,  I really wanted to go home for a nap!  I realized that the best approach for … Continue reading →

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One Down, One to Go

Posted on March 13, 2011 by alexk

It is Sunday morning and I just submitted my Pilot Study –woohoo!!  A great deal of effort was devoted to revising and refining the paper this week.  I met with my supervisor on Thursday to discuss her feedback and this … Continue reading →

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Full Court Press

Posted on March 7, 2011 by alexk

An unexpectedly busy weekend and a very full week.  It is Sunday night and I have been working on data analysis all day!!  Granted, I did take a few breaks to make dinner, get groceries and spend an hour at … Continue reading →

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Steady Progress

Posted on February 26, 2011 by alexk

It has been a very, very full week all focused on my Pilot Study.  I completely underestimated many things and have been in over-drive as I reacted to unexpected events.  The purpose of the study is to explore the impact of gender … Continue reading →

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So That’s Why Academics Have Research Assistants…

Posted on February 20, 2011 by alexk

I have had a very productive day at the library.  I am amazed by how many “moving parts” are associated with completing this pilot study.  I have spent the past 5 hours working on consent forms, university approval documents, and … Continue reading →

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Slow Start, Building Momentum

Posted on February 12, 2011 by alexk

I have had a very low productivity week.  My short vacation was lovely; however, I returned to an exceedingly busy work week, which included two days of offsite meetings.  Suffice it to say that until today I had not devoted any … Continue reading →

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One Down, Two To Go

Posted on January 30, 2011 by alexk

I have just completed my Competence Development Plan assignment which is good.  That said, I am feeling a bit glum because I also just completed a high level plan for the next two assignments and realize how much work is … Continue reading →

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Let the Culling Begin

Posted on January 23, 2011 by alexk

Well I am about to depart from the library and am generally pleased with my progress today. I started the day off with a tasty and relaxing brunch and conversation with a friend.  I have spent the past 6 hours … Continue reading →

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Getting Back in Gear

Posted on January 9, 2011 by alexk

Well it was a slow start to the day, but a very productive 5 hours at the library.  I have created a very rough first draft of my next assignment, a Competence Development Plan, and some next steps that I … Continue reading →

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