So, for me, I’m getting ready to take my Series 7 in about 3 weeks or so. Guess how much training I’m doing…zero. I’ve got kids, family, work, studying. Something has to give, and it can’t be any of the things I listed. So, it’s training.
It’s temporary, but needed and required right now for me.
May be that’s what needs to happen, temporarily, for you.
No matter what you do, you’ll get it done in time. Good luck.
So, for me, I’m getting ready to take my Series 7 in about 3 weeks or so. Guess how much training I’m doing…zero. I’ve got kids, family, work, studying. Something has to give, and it can’t be any of the things I listed. So, it’s training.
It’s temporary, but needed and required right now for me.
May be that’s what needs to happen, temporarily, for you.
School is my work and I don’t have any kids / not seeing anyone - so I am in a lucky spot that way. Good luck with your test!
here’s my idea. Don’t waste time replying to every single reply to this thread. Just put
thanks in advance for all your great ideas.
-No reply needed 
My advisor sent comments on part of my draft. No major revisions needed so far, just a bunch of editing. YEAH.
That’s a good start!!
Yup. I’m having a far less stressful weekend this weekend. 
I think you need this.
CUTE!!!
I have one of those but she’s full-cat sized. She is great
How a dissertation or theses depends on the school and your committee. I can tell, you that it is a bad idea to go to anyone other than your committee chair for help. The problem is that our chair is expected to both be your guide but also will be your advocate when the document goes to your second reader, but most importantly when you defend it. If you go to someone else, just plan on redoing 1/2 of what the other tells you to do.
How long it takes also depends on your major. In the sciences, papers tend to be written pretty quickly, but in the humanities it is not uncommon for the process to last years for a dissertation.
Frankly, when I did my dissertation I didn’t have anytime to work out or do anything else; however, a major part of this was because I was working a full time job during the bulk of the writing. Most people will finish their masters theses; however, I think only about 1/2 the people who start their dissertation will finish it.
JFW, just freaking write. Don’t worry about things being perfect, just get things down on paper. Edit and revise later.
This.
I wrote mine when I was working full time plus commuting 1.5 hours a day. And, there were no personal computers so it all had to be typed on a typewriter and re-typed if there were major changes.
not sure why you replied to such an old thread.
now I’m writing my dissertation
Are you still stressed?
nope
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nope
So cute to see the sweetheart of SigmaTau almost grown up and in that stage before life crushes you and you are stressed
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not sure why you replied to such an old thread.
now I’m writing my dissertation
Because it was about the third thread on the first page.
You should have some scotch
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You have a month to go and you started already?
There’s the problem right there.
Give it some time, relax, party a bit and come back to this when you have less than 2 weeks. Your inspiration and creativity will skyrocket!
You have a month to go and you started already?
There’s the problem right there.
Give it some time, relax, party a bit and come back to this when you have less than 2 weeks. Your inspiration and creativity will skyrocket!
Tim Urbans hilarious take on procrastination including his 90 page senior thesis.