Category Archives: Time Management

The Big Picture

It is 444pm and the library closes at 5pm so I this will be a brief post.  I had a very busy work week so my progress was slow on the research front.  Today I focused on completing my review … Continue reading

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Nothing But The Work!!

I have spent most of my time at the library today getting my “head back into research”.  I submitted my final draft chapter to my supervisors on March 28 and enjoyed a week long break from research which has been lovely. My key … Continue reading

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Refine and Submit

This is going to be another fast post because I have to depart to complete some errands.  I have just completed a solid Introductory Chapter –yeah!!  I will take the next few days to refine and revise the chapter and then will submit to … Continue reading

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Three Sentences

It is 7pm and I have had a productive day of reading and writing.  I  am on track to have this chapter completed by next Saturday.  I will have one week to refine the chapter before I forward to my … Continue reading

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Most Excellent Day

This will be a quick post as I have to depart to complete some errands.  It has been a great day at the library.  I arrived early and worked steadily.  I definitely felt more “in the flow” and did a … Continue reading

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Post Vacation Ramp Up –Slow!!!

It is 516pm and my energy level is definitely waning!  It was lovely to be off last week and I had a wonderful time visiting my parents in sunny Florida.  It was a definite adjustment returning to the cold weather … Continue reading

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739PM: Time To Go Home!

It has been a highly productive day!!  I have been working consistently since 10am and have completed a first cut of my Conclusion Chapter.  This means I have a few days to edit before I send it to my supervisors … Continue reading

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Heading To The Spa

It is 343pm and I am signing off from a productive stint at the library.  I have made good progress on writing my Conclusion chapter.  I have a good sense of the overall approach and have created labels for all … Continue reading

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13 500

It is 743pm and I am not feeling smackered for once.  That said, I am very glad to be leaving the library because it has been a full day and week.  I have a solid literature review of 13 500 … Continue reading

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Solid Progress

It is Saturday, almost 8pm,  and I am still at the library!  It has been a full week of reading and writing.  I am generally pleased with the results.  I have  38 pages written of my literature review and have one more … Continue reading

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