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@laurendorsett2619 10 сағат бұрын
I fully support jumping ahead! I found myself going in circles on chapter 2, until I just made the leap into chapter 3. It allowed me to sort of "close the loop" on my arguments! Also works really well with new candles :-)
@indyathompson1391 21 сағат бұрын
You should check out more ethnographies! They are staple in cultural anthropology, and that full emersion is crucial for a full understanding.
@jessieclay2085 Күн бұрын
Sarah! I would love a link to your google site for some inspiration!
@MaddieMettler Күн бұрын
I totally relate to somewhat frantically emailing your advisor about a meeting and being like “please, I can meet WHENEVER, I beg of you” haha. We’ve all been there 😅
@marsalien4 2 күн бұрын
This was my first week in a long time where I did absolutely zero work related to the diss, job apps, etc. I couldn't bring myself to touch anything at all. Woke up Monday with INTENSE burnout, couldn't get out of bed, etc. Hopefully this Monday I can get myself back to some kind of normalcy! This video gives me some hope, seeing you working on it/reaching out for the help you need!
@MicahKC 2 күн бұрын
I don't know if you've answered this before, but will there be a way for us to read your diss when it's done and defended? Every time you talk about it your thinking breakthroughs and your cited works I'm Sat™ and listening.
@ruebennomura9143 2 күн бұрын
Morning from Hawaii that was a good cozy writer blog did good
@mabfab 5 күн бұрын
3-4 hours a day is my max per day since I starting dissertating
@mabfab 5 күн бұрын
Renting struggles 😭 my AC has been out for two weeks
@thaiscons2414 5 күн бұрын
Hey Sarah!! Fellow Rhet/comp PhD student and writing center admin :) I have been just binge-watching your KZbin channel and looove it so much! Keep posting your awesome blogs! I notice that you are an avid reader also for fun. I have been traumatized with just reading theory and now I'm back at reading "for fun." I would love your recommendations for a last summer read before my vacation is over ! (Looking for your favorite light, romance-fantasy-sci-fi, page turner book).
@bpal5644 6 күн бұрын
I commend you, I couldn’t write a thesis analysing Brooke’s vlogs my own biases would get in the way. There’s just some privileged silver spooned KZbinrs that are too out of touch for me!
@bpal5644 6 күн бұрын
Also! I know analysing her vlogs are only a small portion of your work contributing to your larger arguments but I just feel if I were me I couldn’t do it!
@SarahFischerVlogs 5 күн бұрын
@@bpal5644 hahaha watching full-time content creators as part of my dissertation is definitely uncomfortable at times, especially since many of them come from privileged backgrounds. But! It's all part of my methodology and research ethics to study folks from multiple diverse backgrounds. I do really enjoy seeing the ways they acknowledge (or don't acknowledge) this background. I find that many of Brooke's vlogs, especially her Boston/working vlogs, featured a lot of segments with phrases like "I'm so lucky to be doing this" and that is fascinating to me.
@gracecalkins6154 6 күн бұрын
What really helped my relationship with PhD productivity was using Toggl to track my productive hours - I max out at 6 per day, but only if I have some less intense tasks than my research (paperwork, writing, documentation). Helped me stop comparing to my friends who worked from “7 to 11” but who is always on their phone when I text them 🤔🤔
@haderammckay 6 күн бұрын
Your vlogs have been so incredibly helpful for me! I don’t exaggerate when I say they’ve guided me through this whole summer. I’ll be applying for PhD programs in Africana Studies/cultural media studies in this upcoming fall application cycle and your vlogs have gotten me up and out of bed when nothing else can. If you ever need interviews for the direct effects of your vlogs on the embodiment of young women audience members let me know lol. Also, don’t know if you linked this in the last video, but where did you get your new keyboard from? ❤️
@SarahFischerVlogs 5 күн бұрын
Omg this made my day :') thank you. I'm so glad to hear that my videos have been motivating for you! the keyboard is from amazon. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CNP4P4X3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 :)
@MahendraGiri-me1qc 6 күн бұрын
🇳🇵Nepal kathmandu koteshwor from watching
@emilythoman 7 күн бұрын
i appreciated the part where you were talking about dissertation work // corporate jobs and how much of the "9-5" is actually spent doing deep work. i've had to switch how i think about my dissertation because i used to think i needed to spend the majority of my time and energy on it. it was the messaging i received from my chair and committee + pretty much anyone i talked to. but realistically (esp. with work responsibilities and other life stuff), i find that 2-3 hours (usually 2) is all i can really do every day. i'm trying to be okay with that and focusing on consistently getting those hours in 5 days a week and not stressing about it otherwise. wishing you the best as you work through all your edits! 🙂
@SarahFischerVlogs 5 күн бұрын
thank you so much <3 I really think consistency is what matters most (well after self care, of course)
@CDNBaconBits3 7 күн бұрын
Do you keep your sweet potatoes in the fridge? This has happened to me when I keep them cold. I am not sure if that is the true reason or if it is just coincidence. But maybe keep them in a basket in the cupboard? Its helped me.
@SarahFischerVlogs 5 күн бұрын
I do not--I keep them in a basket on my counter! But maybe they were refrigerated at some point in being grown/stored/sold??? so weird!
@chloejackson7073 7 күн бұрын
hearing you discuss embodiment is so curious to me because the screen removes you from the palpable body ... so you have to take on discussions of your own experience of embodiment while a literal thing separates you from the other (similar but also dissimilar) object of embodiment that you are taking on...I'm wondering how the ontological (as a theoretical) aligns with or interrupts your conceptualizations of embodiment. is the ontological a bridge between the two bodies (a theory bridge between the screen)? your research makes me think so much....i think that's what all the best kind of research does. i am sending you all the very best for your diss!!
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
I love this comment, and I have so many thoughts! When I first started vlogging, and writing about vlogging + embodiment, I couldn't describe it any other way than a paradoxical relationship. I felt simultaneously disembodied (we are mediated via a screen and further by editorial and filmic choices), but I also felt *hyper*embodied (I was acutely aware of my body as I saw it reflected back to me in real time while vlogging and seeing myself in the viewfinder, and then again, while watching myself while editing). This paradox drove me nuts. And, many days, it still does! But, like you intimated, I think research that causes some degree of frustration is some of the most worthwhile and interesting! As for theories of ontology/the ontological, I don't really ground my work in that because that would take me in more of a philosophical direct, rather than a writing studies direction. Ultimately, all of my thinking comes back to the teaching of writing--how can we use these ideas about embodiment, hyperawareness, and vlogging as a form of multimodal composition to enhance the ways we teach writing at the college level? Specifically, I try to point out the ways that thinking about embodiment in these paradoxical ways is productive for stirring up students' awareness of others' (diverse) bodies and writing/composing with equality, inclusivity, and accessibility in mind. Thank you so much for this comment. I love that you find these ideas interesting enough to engage so thoughtfully :')
@chloejackson7073 6 күн бұрын
@@SarahFischerVlogs thank you so much for this beautifully thoughtful reply!!!! i find your work so so fascinating as someone who researches 19th century embodiment and how it implicates in modernity. i think that your applications of embodiment to writing and teaching are gonna have SUCH a profound impact for the future of academe as folks try to engage with discussions of diverse bodies and subjects with care and compassion. the way you understand hyper awareness thinks about the latent hyperawareness i have around what i’m saying when i’m engaging the classroom and bringing those thoughts to the foreground is so so valuable. all that to say, i hope you know how much an impact you’re making on me and so many!!! i’m sending you such well wishes for your final year & the job market ❤️
@SarahFischerVlogs 5 күн бұрын
@@chloejackson7073 thank you so, so much <3
@MaddieMettler 7 күн бұрын
I absolutely cannot get work done at home, let alone in my bedroom. It may be worth a shot to have a full day of work away from home, like a true 9-5 just to see how it feels. Also maybe jotting down ideas and connections on a large whiteboard at a library may help. For me, seeing things large and relatively far away from my body can help when I’m stuck.
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
This is a really great idea! Could make a nice day in my life vlog ;)
@MicahKC 8 күн бұрын
You're doing great! I (reluctantly) work in corporate, and I'm productive maybe 3 hours max on a good day, the rest is time filling and moving my mouse every few minutes. Still get all my work done though, so 🤷♀. I'd definitely be researching than filling my clocking hours with bs
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
Thank you :') <3 This is a really helpful perspective!
@ruebennomura9143 8 күн бұрын
Aloha that was a good research methodologies did good
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
Thank you! :)
@emilypifer4454 8 күн бұрын
Just wanted to share that you can tooooootally finish your diss working in these chunks of time. I just submitted my diss working in similar chunks-sure there are those marathon 4-5 hr days here and there, but i bet i averaged 1-3 hours a day, with lots of days on that lower end. I rly hate how much the diss process brings up so much self doubt and feeling of not-good-enough and not-doing-enough. It’s so unfair and just not based in the reality of the very heavy load that is writing a diss. Anyway, just cheering you on and here to remind you to fight all those negative thoughts-you’re doing enough and you’re going to do it. you’re already doing it ❤
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
This comment actually made me tear up. :') Thank you. <3 I needed this.
@shaffroncity 8 күн бұрын
I teach community college and I've noticed a big difference in how long I can work when I am creating something (lesson planning, writing exams/quizzes, making worksheets,etc) versus doing admin tasks (emails). Writing/creating takes ALOT of brain power!
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
Yes! Absolutely! I think it feels extra difficult this summer because diss writing is all I have going on for the most part (not teaching, not working at the writing center, etc.)
@latoyajohnson9404 8 күн бұрын
Sarah, I've learned so much about why I watch vlogs and what my intentions are when watching through yours! I know it's so freakin' difficult, but your work is important.
@shaffroncity 8 күн бұрын
I second this!! ❤
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
Ah! That makes me so happy to hear! <3 Thank you for supporting <3
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
@@shaffroncity <3
@asianistlife 8 күн бұрын
Do you write an outline before writing a paper or a chapter? If you do, wondering if you can also document the process in your vlog… ✍🏻
@FinjanKahwa23 8 күн бұрын
She can’t share details of her thesis, as it is in the process of writing it.. especially if she is aiming to publish the findings/results.
@asianistlife 8 күн бұрын
@@FinjanKahwa23 Actually, she does it a bit. Been watching her vlogs since the pandemic and I saw her develop her ideas (even her meltdowns). Even saw her reference the work of a friend in one of her vids. At any rate, Sarah: Hi! Just thought I'd ask since your videos on writing and revising help me get ready for my own thesis writing. Like, if I watch someone on youtube do it, I feel like I can do it, too. If that makes sense 😃
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
hi! I always *try* to write an outline. It very often ends up changing while I write (because writing is thinking), but just the act of creating an outline is helpful for me. This video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3vZoHyQpNuBoZIsi=w6Lce1yudMXR784U talks a bit about the outlining process!
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
@@asianistlife You're totally right--I share lots of details about my work as I'm thinking through it in real time. This is helpful for my writing because I can go back and watch the vlogs and read people's comments about my ideas. Also simply verbalizing my ideas is helpful, even if they weren't publicly disseminated via KZbin. And thinking through that work often involves thinking with people (friends, scholars, etc.) and ofc, having some meltdowns along the way :')
@asianistlife 7 күн бұрын
@@SarahFischerVlogs Thanks~~ I will re-watch this before I write today 🌞
@maryap8821 8 күн бұрын
There's absolutely nothing wrong with you! When I'm doing heavy diss work (close readings of theory, writing, etc.) I max out at 2h maybe 3h on a good day. There's actually a study (which I found in the book "Rest") that shows that intellectual workers are at their most productive when they work for 10-20 hours a week and they found that those who worked for 35 hours a week were less productive! I think it really puts things into perspective. Doing more hours doesn't equal doing a good job.
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
This comment makes me feel so, so much better about myself. I actually read it aloud to Megan hahah. Thank you so, so much. <3
@mansoor3159 8 күн бұрын
Sarah whenever you posts a new vlog it's put a huge smile on my face...♥️♥️♥️😀😀 and I always enjoyed watching your vlogs so so so much
@SarahFischerVlogs 7 күн бұрын
Yay! So glad you enjoy watching them <3
@MicahKC 11 күн бұрын
Do what you find sustainable! We don't want you to get burnt out!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
thank you 😭❤️
@mara45xs 11 күн бұрын
Great vlog Sarah! Two uploads would be amazing, I love watching your vlogs before I start work on my diss to get me motivated!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
So glad they’re motivating ❤🥹🫶
@merushamukherjee5853 11 күн бұрын
BTW love and death was excellent 👌 and seriously well acted!! Also absolutely down for 2 vlogs 🎉❤
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
One of the best shows I’ve seen in a loooong time!
@bronaghmurphy8157 12 күн бұрын
I would love two vlogs a week, I really enjoy seeing you and your research grow and evolve
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
Thank you 🥹❤️
@amyfaurote1488 12 күн бұрын
I really liked this vlog. It was fun. Peace 🕊️
@madiegereighty3812 12 күн бұрын
I would love videos twice a week! They give me so much motivation to work on my thesis!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
I’m so glad they’re motivating! ❤
@LibraryLed 12 күн бұрын
I am absolutely down for two video drops a week! 😁
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
yay! ❤
@JuneMContreras 12 күн бұрын
What a cute video!!! Happy to know you’re making time for things other than the diss!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
Thank you ❤ trying my best for work/life balance always!
@MaddieMettler 12 күн бұрын
The public library in Bozeman has a coffee shop which is really nice. Also would love two videos a week, but don’t overstretch yourself! Maybe two videos every other week?
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
That’s a great idea! ❤ omg a coffee shop would make this library perfecttttt
@indyathompson1391 12 күн бұрын
Candy is so good! It is definitely gory, so be aware of that!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
Okay good to know 😳😬
@maryap8821 12 күн бұрын
Barre is so great! I also really enjoy pilates. I feel like since I started being regularly active I have more energy for the diss which is great lol
@maryap8821 12 күн бұрын
Also I'd love 2 uploads a week, if you feel like you're able to do it <3
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
I’m signed up for a class next week! Can’t wait! ❤
@siobhanannkelly 12 күн бұрын
Excited for this! I started watching your vlogs a few years ago and passed my final defence last week 🥲 These videos helped so much, not least because they always reminded me to take a breath and prioritise myself in the thick of it! Kind of sad this part of the journeys over!! Thanks a lot❤
@MaddieMettler 12 күн бұрын
Congrats!!!
@siobhanannkelly 12 күн бұрын
@@MaddieMettler Aw thanks!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
This comment made my day 😭❤️ congratulations! So happy that I could help you prioritize your well being in the process
@mansoor3159 12 күн бұрын
Sarah I really really missed your vlogs so so so much and I am so so happy that you have posted a new vlog and I wish you have a lovely lovely week ahead🥹🥹💖💖
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
Thank you ❤🥹
@lightyagami6362 13 күн бұрын
She's a feminist.jesus
@jamieb2289 15 күн бұрын
Loved the video! I joined a summer writing group thinking it would help me stay motivated working on a conference paper.....it has not helped. 😂 Sometimes taking a break from the work is a part of the process, because it lets your mind have a chance to recharge.
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
Absolutely! Rest is so, so important ❤
@marsalien4 15 күн бұрын
Oh crap! This vlog made me realize I forgot to send you my website a couple weeks back! (I've also been paralyzed by the diss recently so I am with you on that; it's such a struggle :/ )
@JuneMContreras 16 күн бұрын
Hi girlie! I hope you do well on KZbin with this video! Reality deserves attention! Watching your REAL journey has been helping me a lot in my own PhD journey! So keep it up!!!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
Thank you ❤❤❤
@MicahKC 16 күн бұрын
Thank you for your honesty about your diss motivation struggles!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
🥲❤️
@Becca-hu3lr 16 күн бұрын
Im a multidisciplinary student in education with an undergraduate in psychology and straddling multiple worlds is hard! I love your content it’s so nice to hear people going through the same thing as you❤️
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
thank you ❤ education + psychology is a wonderful pair!
@MaddieMettler 16 күн бұрын
Multidisciplinary work is so hard because it’s impossible to categorize yourself. But it’s basically impossible to not be multidisciplinary at this point, so I think we will be seeing a shift away from such black and white categorization of work in the near future. You’re just on the front end of that wave.
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
This is so validating to hear 🥹❤️
@MauraBrennan 16 күн бұрын
Great that you were able to make progress on your website even if motivation to re-tackle the diss was elusive!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
Yes! 🥲
@nehcterGXU 16 күн бұрын
Sarah!! Hey! Long time viewer, since your whats in my bag vid (2020?). Although i do need to catch. You are my playlist when i blowdry my hair hahaha Im finally in my phd journey where I can relate to your struggles and successes (sociology in philippines).. I love everything here, your eyebrows hahawh pirelli, great frienships cooking family everything!! Keep it up and we are all rooting for you!
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
Omg aw tysm! ❤ I’m so glad to be your getting ready companion 🥹
@maryap8821 16 күн бұрын
It's always so hard to come back to the diss after going on holiday!! Thank you for showing that bad weeks happen too. It's all part of the journey
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
❤
@bernadineh7107 16 күн бұрын
but is it ok to revile in guilt at this stage? Is it not the time to be honing other professional skills????
@tranquilbakergentletraveller 16 күн бұрын
Doing a PhD is really tough. I suffered from procrastination many times throughout my own PhD journey which was over 10 years ago. Please cut her (and others) some slack.
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
@@tranquilbakergentletraveller❤tysm
@SarahFischerVlogs 10 күн бұрын
that’s why I tried to shift to working on my website! some weeks are just hard though and that’s okay. ❤