Well, this may be a time when procrastination has paid off. I was organising my files on my reMarkable tablet when I realised the Archived Files folder was missing. I could not find it on the device, the desktop application, or online via my.remarkable.com. However, I can still archive files from the device which is […]
Author: thenotsogreatstudent
Post-Residential Reality Check 📚
Back home after an intense and motivating residential week. It’s always a boost being around others on the same journey—sharing ideas, tackling challenges, and keeping each other accountable. Now comes the real challenge: transitioning back to independent study. No structured timetable, no immediate peer support—just me, my plan, and the discipline to stick to it. […]
Back to Bath University this week!
It’s residential number 3, and it will be another busy week with fellow students on the programme. My motivation will be right up there for this week and it will actually be quite nice to be with others on the same journey. I just need to be organised during the week and set myself up […]
Planning for the next assessment…
Well, two assessments down, two more to go, and then the taught component of my doctorate is done. I already have the brief for the next assessment, so I could start, but I’m waiting for the residential week to get more detail. One thing I’ve decided is that I cannot leave it to the last […]
Assessment Completed!
After almost two weeks of non-stop working I actually completed my assessment. The rushed pace was stressful, so much so my jaw hurt constantly. At times like this I blame myself for not starting early enough or not being in the right mind to do it. I wrote over 8000 meaningful words, without relying on […]
Accountability
Welcome to my blog. I am a doctorate student who struggles with studying. More specifically, I struggle with focusing and often find myself getting distracted or simply spending hours on end procrastinating! I do believe I suffer from imposter syndrome which inevitably prevents me from starting the work, creating viscous cycle of panic and regret.