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Learn to Say “No” in Grad School: Setting Boundaries with Your Time

February 20, 2017

Happy Monday Guys!

How was your weekend?

Mine wasn’t too shabby. The weather was beautiful so I treated myself to a ‘Love It’ sized cup of Coldstone’s ‘That’s How I Roll’ while sitting outside and working on my dissertation. I hadn’t been to one since college and I forgot how much I love their ice cream.  I was able to get my sweet tooth satisfied (if only temporarily, because it’s never truly satisfied) and get some work done. Win, win.

Now onto today’s post. I’m excited to get into this one because it’s such an important topic for anyone who’s a) currently in grad school, b) getting ready to start grad school, or c) seriously considering grad school.

Today I’m talking about how to set boundaries with your time as a grad student. Oh yeah, I can already hear the sighs.

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Commit to Something and Make it Great

October 4, 2016

Hi Guys! Happy Monday:) I know we’re only three short days into October, but so far the weather has been amazing. Can it be like this year round?? If you’re following me on IG (if you’re not, what are you waiting for?!), then you know that last week’s meeting with my advisor went well. While there were plenty of revisions to make to my proposal, it was nothing major and he reassured me that I’m on track. WHEW. When I tell you I breathed the biggest sigh of relief after our meeting, I mean it.Forever 21 Chambray Dress Forever 21 Chambray Dress A part of the reason I was so stressed out was because I had convinced myself that the idea I had for my dissertation research wasn’t going to work. As a result, I spent a lot of time going down what turned out to be dead end research paths when I could have devoted more time continuing down the path I was already on, and thinking through ways to make my idea work.Forever 21 Chambray DressI needed to commit. It was honestly as simple as that. Once I decided that I was going to bulldoze down this path if necessary, I was able to think through things that I saw as issues before. I was able to strengthen the justification and theoretical foundation for my research. It was kind of remarkable how the anxiety disappeared as a result.Forever 21 Chambray DressDress & Shoes: Forever 21, Bracelet: TJ Maxx, Clutch: TargetForever 21 Chambray DressNeedless to say, I’ve learned a big life lesson in the midst of all of this. Sometimes I can be just a smidge indecisive, but indecision can be paralyzing. You fear taking a misstep so you ultimately end up taking none. There will always be other choices we can make, other leads we can follow, and other ideas to pursue. There’s something empowering though about committing to something, and adopting the mindset that whatever challenges arise you will work around them. Keep that in mind as you go about the rest of your week.Forever 21 Chambray DressCommit to something and make it great!