As you start your Dissertation.....: Ways to overcome your Procrasinating Habit T_

Procrastination or reasons for delaying writing up!

Procrastination is the thief of time - (Edward Young). If you ignore it the thesis (or deadline) will not go away!
Task too big, too hard, too unfamiliar, too dull!!!
Paralysis by planning
Perfectionism (Nobel prize syndrome)
Boredom
Deadline ‘too far away!’
Insecurity /fear of failure

Ok I admit, these are all frankly true why I feel like I'm lacking behind. I want my work to be perfect so that I don't have to go through it again and again...but now I realize that wanting to be TOO PERFECT is actually taking a lot of my time.

So the action that I should have done long ago...but still not too late to apply (and rush up if i strongly wants to finish sooner) are the followings;

Overcoming procrastination

Divide ‘big’ tasks into small chunks (fun size segments of 250 words)
Check off ‘little tasks’keeping as you go along (eg reference lists accurate & complete)
Keep dated back-up copies
Find the most conducive environment/time
Take time out- reward yourself for what you have done
If you get stuck with one task/section move on to another & then go back to it

It's like making jigsaw puzzles, you start off with the small pieces then later one you will see the big picture, right?

Planning your thesis

Use time effectively by having a weekly and daily combination of termly plans until deadline
Make a timetable (with deadlines) & stick to them & link to supervision timetable have drafts prepared for discussion & questions
Set realistic deadlines- deadlines are meant to be helpful, not a source of stress
Show structure to supervisor & allow time for feedback

Planning devices

Establish ‘task lists’
Establish writing timetables
Make detailed plans for structure
Identify when you work best (morning, afternoon, evening)
Put aside ‘protected time' for big tasks
Have a notebook with you to record brilliant ideas

Improving time management

Evaluate your use of time

Focus on priorities

Plan for more effective time use

Use time more effectively

Create time

Avoid distractions

Ask for help if you get stuck or need encouragement

Create time