I'm the type of person who wants to know about everything to its finite detail (research everything about a topic). This characteristic is awful especially if you are undertaking a phd with a limited completion time.

Every time I get set a task to do something by my supervisor I get too involved without thinking about the bigger picture. As my supervisor put it "i'm happy working in my own comfort zone and not happy taking that leap of faith".

My question is how can you change yourself? My fear is that I am not progressing quick enough which will cause my issues nearer submission time.

btw i'm a p/t phd student in my final year, (looking to submit middle of next year).

Thanks.

I have been viewing many conferences on both JISCMail and Conference Alerts and there is so many you can choose from. But how do we know which one is most suited? What methods does everyone use when choosing which conference to attend? One method I suggested was to look at where the most influential journals in your field presents an publishes. Is this a safe method?

I agree with this. Supervisor allows you to run free but also pulls on the reigns when needed. Discuss with your supervisor

I'm in the same boat now and its doing my head in :-) can't wait to get these finished

I highly recommend using them as it clarifies uncertainty and breaks down complex ideas which other people may not grasp. But don't over do it

Hi.

It was a pleasure reading your post. I like yourself am in a similar position. Started my PhD in 2010 and looking to finish by the end if the year ( god willing). I have to admit it has been a slog with many ups and downs but I guess this is the nature of a PhD .

I am under a lot of stress and everyone around me can sense this. To be honest until I receive my PhD pass I will never be in peace and I will continue to stress until I have reached my goal.

I recommend fighting the uphil battle and continue to reach for the brass ring. Nothing comes easy in life.

Happy New Year people!!

Just transcribing some of my interviews and I sometimes just can't stand my own voice. Anyone else also had this issue and if so what have they done to make it easier on the ears?

Thanks.