Motivation & Time Management UniOGS, Spring 2018 Study Counselling Psychologist Trainee Hilla Marin

Monograph or article-based dissertation?  Goals and sub-goals 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Monograph or article-based dissertation?  Goals and sub-goals In a research group or by yourself?  Social support 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Monograph or article-based dissertation?  Goals and sub-goals In a research group or by yourself?  Social support Other responsibilities? teaching, other tasks, etc  Time management 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Review your previous studies (Master’s Thesis and other independent projects) Which working methods supported your proceeding?

What challenges you might face during your doctoral programme?

Possible challenges Motivation Time management Getting started on Proceeding Writing Tolerating negative emotions Uncertainty (the future, the present situation, funding, etc.) 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Motivation Autonomy Find your own style to work What interests you? Why do you do this? What are your strengths and how to use them? What is the perfect work-resting schedule for you? Effective hours? Concentration? Learning environment? Set goals and deadlines for yourself 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Motivation Competence Your strengths and weaknesses? Too big of a task or lack of competence? Ask for help Developing important skills Believing in yourself Setting limits – know what is enough Handling criticism – it’s not about you as a person 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Motivation Relatedness Where in the bigger picture does your dissertation fit? The meaning What does it bring to others/society/science? Remember: You’re never not alone with your problem Working in a group helps you proceed 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Why goal setting and time management are beneficial? You know what to do, when to do and where to do A clear plan will help you to achieve your goals in time and releases energy from constant puzzling with schedules After scheduled working hours you can enjoy your leisure without disturbing ”I should…” thinking 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Planning and time management Planning is the key to success! Locus of control Leaves time for guilt-free leisure time! 1:PLAN 2:EXECUTE Big picture Details 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Setting and splitting objectives From big picture to small daily steps 1. Start with setting the long term objective: ”I will graduate in May 2020” (Remember also your other studies and responsibilities) 2. What sub-objectives does it include? Sub-objectives are smaller goals that takes you towards the main goal. ”I’ll concentrate on my first article during this Spring”, ”I’ll write the abstract during December” 3. Focus on one sub-objective at a time and think carefully what steps it requires ”This week I’ll read literature/articles”, ”I’ll analyze results in June” 4. Proceed systematically step by step ”Today I’ll go to the library”, ”I’ll read 50 pages before next Friday” 5. Recognize and be happy about small successes “I read two articles, good job!” Tips: Write ”buffet of tasks” which includes many small and possible tasks that you can do. What is the smallest thing you can do daily? 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Plan your success Plan your upcoming workweek and workday in advance - make it concrete Make a commitment Focus only on the things on hand Return to your plan regularly Evaluate and modify your plan Learn to encourage and support yourself 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

PROCRASTINATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P785j15Tzk

Getting started START: Today Regardless of how you feel Small Easy Identify distractions 20-50 minutes of concentration Focus on the positive Prepare tomorrow’s work today Tell your goals to others! 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

If you get stuck… Stop Think Act Talk to your supervisor or colleagues What skills or competence you need? Clarify the structure of your thesis Read about your research topic to find a new angle to it Read a good (writing) guide Loosen too strict requirements Learn to tolerate difficult feelings! Find new ways of doing and proceeding Use free writing technique Make sure you have remembered to rest 22.11.2018 Lisää tarvittaessa alatunnisteteksti

Thank you and all the best with your studies! ” Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine