Category Archives: Tips and Tools

Bad News, Good News

Posted on September 25, 2011 by alexk

This is a quick post, my ride will be here shortly.  I have had a crazy week at work. I was at an off-site for 4 days and, in the evenings, grappling with catching up on work initiatives. We have 3 … Continue reading →

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Networking Galore

Posted on September 17, 2011 by alexk

It has been a very full and productive week.  I met with my thesis supervisor, and two research think tanks, one in Canada and the other in US via phone.  It was useful to have a deck about my research … Continue reading →

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Leveraging Connections

Posted on September 11, 2011 by alexk

It has been an interesting week and productive Saturday so far.  I was initially feeling that I have not been productive but now recognize that I am in a “connecting” zone and this is a important part of my dissertation … Continue reading →

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Beginning With The End In Mind

Posted on July 30, 2011 by alexk

It is the tail end of relatively productive day and week.  I am in the midst of a 4-day weekend so I definitely feel more relaxed given I had a “free” day yesterday.  I saw “Cowboys and Aliens” which was … Continue reading →

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Anxiety and Low Productivity

Posted on July 9, 2011 by alexk

This is going to be a quick post.  I have not had a very productive day and have been battling bouts of anxiety for the past few days.  Although I am confident of my progress to date, I realize that … Continue reading →

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Procrastination

Posted on June 25, 2011 by alexk

For the last six weeks I have been avoiding a task that is critical to writing a dissertation.  This task is not complicated but for some reason I really detest it.  The task that I am referring to is compiling … Continue reading →

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On Track with Occasional Doubts

Posted on June 12, 2011 by alexk

This is a quick update as the library has closed. I am currently typing on the bench outside of the library and waiting for my partner to collect me.  I have had a productive day and week.  I devoted the … Continue reading →

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Creating Some Structure

Posted on May 14, 2011 by alexk

Today is a very grey and rainy day.  It has been very difficult to get motivated and focused.    This morning, I was very tempted to head home and nap!!  Instead I left the coffee shop and came to the library which … Continue reading →

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All Aboard!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by alexk

I am currently on board a VIA train.  I enjoyed a lovely Mother’s Day weekend with my family.  Highlights included Afternoon Tea with my Mum and a delicious and relaxed family dinner last night.  I am definitely smackered though, so very glad to be … Continue reading →

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So That’s Why Academics Have Research Assistants…

Posted on February 20, 2011 by alexk

I have had a very productive day at the library.  I am amazed by how many “moving parts” are associated with completing this pilot study.  I have spent the past 5 hours working on consent forms, university approval documents, and … Continue reading →

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