One of the significant take-aways from both the Oslo and Rotman colloquium was how much additional analysis and writing, needs to take place in order for me to have a solid draft dissertation by year end. I realize that I somehow need to squeeze out more productivity during the work week. For the past two weeks, I have created a list of tasks and posted it on flip chart paper in my home office. Each night I try and complete at least one task, and so far it is working. Some nights I manage to work for only 15 minutes and others for 1.5 hours, but I am getting more done. The list allows me to not think, just do!!
This new “weekly task list approach” is interesting because each time I think that I am operating at maximum productivity I manage to find a way to move into another “gear”. I am confident that I can maintain this as long as I stick to my commitment to take every fourth weekend off. I thoroughly enjoyed my “time off” last weekend!
Work continues to be exceedingly busy, and I am also playing a good deal of tennis now that the weather is warmer. The month of June is going to be especially full of family and social activities so I am going to have to be extra diligent with time management.