It took me 7 years to finish my 5 year PhD. Here are the top 5 tips that helped me complete my dissertation and get out of grad school.
Thanks to Fraser Smith for submitting this #ThePsychShowQA. Check out his YouTube channel, Get Psyched: [ Ссылка ]
My top 5 tips:
1. Understand your procrastination
2. Invest in self-care
3. Find your people
4. Get involved
5. Build a professional online identity
Learn more:
* TED talk on procrastination: [ Ссылка ]
* The Now Habit by Neil Fiore, a good overview on overcoming procrastination: [ Ссылка ]
* The pomodoro technique (it helped me focus on small, achievable goals): [ Ссылка ]
* The Dissertation Coach (couldn't have graduated without her help): [ Ссылка ]
* My self care routine: [ Ссылка ]
* My guide to creating an online professional identity (not just for psychologists, works for any grad student or professional): [ Ссылка ]
* How to write a bio that people will read and doesn't rehash your CV/resume: [ Ссылка ]
* Matt Hauer's grad school start up guide: [ Ссылка ]
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