This week has gone well, but it has also gone fast. Looking back I don't have any major criticisms, but I do have one major worry. I mentioned earlier this week that work seems to progress like a small drip; with time, these small outputs can amount to something significant (like a polished thesis). That's the plan at least. And while I don't currently feel overwhelmed by my upcoming deadline, the deadline is approaching.* During the entire tenure of my PhD studies pacing myself has been a significant challenge, or maybe it hasn't. The problem is there are few if any signposts to measure your progress and the issue seems to compound itself in the last few months. All this to say, I don't know how to approach next week or the week after, etc. Do I continue with my schedule, pace and work plan? Do I double my efforts, running the risk of burning out? Can I afford to be side tracked for a week to write a paper, look for a job or take care of my personal to do list? I suppose these are questions to answer tomorrow as I look ahead to the week, but for now they are the thoughts that weigh on my mind from the past 7 days.
*145 days and counting.
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