Good morning all one goalers!

I just found this blog. It is quite useful and inspiring:


http://getalifephd.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-become-better-faster-writer.html


I'm finishing my tea and am all set to go and write. So good luck everyone and see you later. XXX

Hi everyone, I've just done one hour and twenty minutes of writing - not including breaks for the loo or coffee. So am having a fruit snack, then possibly a swim.

This afternoon I will do some reading - a book that relates to the chapter I'm writing. And maybe some more writing.

I hope all is going well. X

Thanks for the link Eska, had a quick read and it looks helpful.

Things this end aren't great, I've started my chapter reviewing (I've been dreading this because it needs so much work still!) but I'm nowhere near finishing and my submission date is fast approaching. I keep pushing myself to do this but often find myself 'distracted' by other things - tbh, the fact that my fish are poorly and I have no idea what's wrong with them or how to make it better isn't helping... any tips anyone?

Keep going Skig, you can do it - this last bit is def the toughest, emotionally, mentally, physically but you can do it. Sorry to hear about your fish, I hope they're better, if that's the correct term for fish, soon (up)

Hello everyone,

I am a new Phd student.

It's great to know that you are keeping on track, working consistently and being persistent. You are all inspirations to me. Keep it up.

I am looking forward to sharing more and getting advice from everyone here. It's important to keep ourselves emotionally and physically fit as we progress and community support such as this is valuable.

Have a good weekend.

Regards,
Z

Thanks Ady, I completely agree, the last bit is the hardest! I'm trying a couple of different things with the fish over the weekend so hopefully they'll be better soon (and yes, that's the correct term for them, I think;-) )

I went to bed feeling a bit down last night, felt sorry for myself and guilty for not having achieved as much as I wanted. But I also had a good ponder about what I wanted to happen and I REALLY want to finish on time so I can move on with my life - I know there's the viva still to come but I'll deal with it when it comes. Also, I don't want to pay any extras as I can't afford it but even if I could, it'd be a waste of money when I know I CAN submit on time. I just need to work hard, one last push to the finish line!!

So off I am... sprinting like there's no tomorrow 8-)

Not sure if anyone else is around, but if you are, I hope you have a productive day!

I'll pop in later on for an update...

Ditto for me to everything you said Skig :-)

After I missed my self-imposed deadline at the end of September I was devastated; it's the first deadline I have missed since coming to college as a mature eight years ago. Since then, I have completed a BA, a two year research masters and a structured PhD which had lots of modules. I never defaulted or was late with anything, until 'til now! I re-evaluated recently and am determined to wrap up this PhD and submit at the end of October - after that I would also have to pay fees and that will NOT be happening!

I also decided to only work at it Mon-Fri as I had been literally doing the darn thing seven days a week for months and I had pretty much burnt out. That said I will tip away a bit at it this weekend as I won't be able to work Monday as I have an interview! Actually I have two in the coming weeks; like buses, you wait ages and then two come along together. Not brilliant timing just as I am in the final submission furlong but I'm probably better when I working at full steam.

Hope the fish are good - good luck with your work and whoever else is around as well.(gift)

Thanks Ady! You sound a bit less stressed :-) I hope you had a good day and good luck with the interview on Monday! Let us know how it goes! (ps. fish are doing a bit better so I think they'll be fine)

Here's my update: my day has been fairly productive. I've not gotten as far as I wanted but all things considered, it's been pretty good. This has been a task I've been avoiding so no longer the monster I feared ;-) off to have my tea and watch some tele now...

Morning to anyone around!

Another working day for me with lots to do. I'm aiming to finish editing this dreaded chapter today so off I am...

Hi skig, looks like its just me and you on here today... all the best with the dreaded chapter, just do it in chunks... I find I can cope better with chunks than the whole lot at once!!!

I have tonnes of editing to complete today, but onwards and upwards with it :-)
will keep checking in to let you know im still around :-)

Hi Naturalme! I thought I was going to be the only one around so I'm happy you here too!

My editing has been going ok, thanks. I'm still hopeful I'll be able to finish this today. Good luck with yours!

hey skig , I have been trying all afternoon .. really I have - really poor progress - .. but I am just having a chat with my sister and I will give it another shot for a few hours- atleast try and finish the little section I have started and then call it a day and build up to a progressive Monday!!
How are you getting on? :-)

Hi Naturalme, I'm afraid I haven't been able to do everything I wanted to.

The changes I need to make are a bit more complex than I'd thought. I came to a hault a couple of hours ago as I had no idea what I was meant to do in relation to a particular feedback from sups so I went to have my dinner. I've just come back and had an eureka moment so I think I'll stay around for a bit longer. I'm sooo exhausted but really chuffed I found the solution so I might as well make the most of it!

Sorry your day hasn't been particularly good, sometimes it's just like that really. I hope you managed to do the section you started and that tomorrow is a more productive day for you :-)

Hi All,

I sent my 2nd draft (Hopefully reasonably final draft) of chapters 1-6 to sup yesterday. Its pretty awful though and I think its all a bit rubbish. But my main aim today is to get a load of other work done.

- Goal 1 read through lecture notes so am prepared for weds (am going to do this 3 times today)

Hi All,

I sent my 2nd draft (Hopefully reasonably final draft) of chapters 1-6 to sup yesterday. Its pretty awful though and I think its all a bit rubbish. But my main aim today is to get a load of other work done.

- Goal 1 read through lecture notes so am prepared for weds (am going to do this 3 times today)