How to Work When You Don't Want To (My Tips From Writing my PhD Thesis)

[@juliam4342]

Love your tips! I feel like im not alone with my struggles and you are so disciplined. It just helps me to learn from someone who is as self organized as you are :)

[@juliaraveyscience]

Thank you so much! I am so glad the videos help you :)

[@juliegaudin94115]

Hey Julia, this is a wonderful video, very helpful in working from home times, thanks so much! Also very relatable haha

[@juliaraveyscience]

I am so glad you found this helpful!

[@rachelhkaplan]

Ah can I literally hire you for academic coaching sessions 😅 Struggling with staying focused while working on my masters degree… but your videos are SO GREAT 👏🏻☺️💕

[@kate_louise_95]

I really struggle with the 5-minute break with the Pomodoro timer... I'm using Toggl Track to track my time, and I notice I take 10-15 minute breaks 😅

[@blackcoffee4evar]

Same

[@juliaraveyscience]

I sometimes skip the break or take a slightly longer one too now I am used to doing Pomodoros! I think the technique works with the work-break sequence irrespective of time (unless doing 2 minutes work, 1 hour break haha). So glad you have found the timing which works for you!

[@juliaraveyscience]

I think finding the right timings for you is super important! That could be a 10-15 minute break, or working for 45 mins straight - different people have different preferences. Definitely doesn't have to be 25-5 sequence! I now normally do 50 minutes on with 10 minute break but started on 25-5 :)

[@shirleyenglish]

Great tips. I loved them! Thanks so much.

[@Biomeducated]

There's a very small trick that often helps me for this issue: You don't want to start, but the start is the hardest. So... just count from 3 to 1, and by doing so, you kind of force yourself to commit to start :D Congrats on the 1st draft! I'm telling myself to start writing next year (start of year 3)... We'll see ;)

[@Heyu7her3]

My issue is continuing/ finishing smhlol

[@isaacsantana2843]

I need tips and tricks to study effectively... do you have videos you can recommend. I have a series of exams I need to take and I feel like my methods are not very effective

[@violabender9572]

I can recommend the videos by ali abdaal :)

[@juliaraveyscience]

Ali's videos are great on this!

[@umaxi96]

Please don’t give so many excuses right at the beginning of the video :P