Some motivation to finish your thesis (send this to a friend who needs it)

Whether you are writing your bachelor's, master's or even your PhD thesis (or dissertation or capstone), we all sometimes get into a slump that we don't seem to be able to come out of alone. And because your friends are probably either in the same boat as you (or tired from coming up with motivational speeches), here are some motivational words from me to you to finish your thesis ❤
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🌟 About A Life of Learning
My name is Jaël and I am a 21-year-old master student Educational Sciences from the Netherlands. My channel A Life of Learning focuses on self-development, planning and organization. Not in the "everything is perfect and I always have my life together" way, but in the real way. Getting organized is an ongoing struggle, but with some tips and support from each other I believe we will all manage 🥰

[@floor_ceiling]

Me: watches this video in stead of working on my thesis. Hehehe

[@durimehoxha]

🙄

[@anishidayah1518]

Me too😭

[@lisakahiga8717]

😂😂Same here sis.

[@Greenylady001]

Get writing Eta Tagivetaua

[@maeve9677]

Feel you! 🫶🏻

[@soukscriedhere]

My thesis deadline is in 3 weeks and I'm only at the beginning of my thesis because of my mental health. But I have managed to do everything else up til now so I know I can do this too. Thank you for this video.

[@stonejo]

how did it go?

[@soukscriedhere]

@stonejo unfortunately I couldn't meet the deadline because of some other things suddenly happening in my life, but I managed to write like 75% of the thesis and my supervisor was very understanding. This video was still very helpful!

[@mariatsimara863]

I was watching this video a month before, when struggling to write my thesis. Today results announced and I passed! If I can do it, you can do it too 😊🎉

[@albaroca5702]

I'm 15 days from the deadline, and even though it's almost done, I get unmotivated every time I open the document. It's really important for me to remember that this project is not me, but just something I'm doing and that perfection isn't the goal. Thank you for reminding me of this :)

[@ALifeofLearning]

Yes you are not your work! Your work is not even part of you, it’s just something you produce ☺️ Good luck with the last days, I am rooting for you!!

[@albaroca5702]

@@ALifeofLearning 💙💙💙

[@collegesweetness]

Guys, if you're busy and can't do it, just check my bio. I got something for you.

[@samf.s.7731]

What's worse is that it's not because of laziness, it's because the institution is continuously making it difficult.

[@sanjeevanikulkarni3013]

Trueee

[@laraedwards8392]

To any one else watching this crying your not alone

[@renevank]

For the past weeks I have been paralyzed by stress and haven't put anything on paper. I dreaded the weekly online meetings with my supervisor, every time trying to talk around the topic to hide the fact that I hadn't really made any progress. Yesterday I made a planning for the upcoming 3 weeks. Now all I have to do is just start. Thank you for making this video. Now it's time to get cracking.

[@ALifeofLearning]

Ahh yes that blank page staring at you is the worst!!! I am super happy you managed to make a planning. Bite sized pieces really is the trick to completing any project! Good luck and you can do it!! 🤩🤩

[@danielatrindade592]

Omg i am exactly in the same situation as you right now 😩

[@renevank]

@@Khsjsj Eventually I decided to change projects, so basically I'm redoing it. I'm currently 10 weeks in. I love my new graduation project, and my new supervisor is also very kind. I'm also now part of a bachelor graduation support group, and it really helps me to keep on track. Sometimes everything can seem very daunting and scary, but when you look back at it later, it doesn't seem as bad as it looked before.

[@giopant7]

i will just leave this comment here, now that i am stuck, so i can come back when i am finished with my thesis and look at it proudly😁

[@easynow6599]

Finally a phd writing video with a real "i am almost on deadline and still have a ton of shit to do". Most of the videos, are like "i was keeping notes for the last 4 years..and now i have a year to write my thesis and blablabla"..so you video is a true relief and pass the main message: you HAVE to work..but the phd is not your whole life..is just another project..where mistakes are ok.

[@Evilian33]

Im watching this everyday. My thesis paralyzes me so bad. Your words are amazing, thank you!

[@meriembalai4301]

Your words picked me up. I'm having 2 hours of sleep in the past 48hours and after this vid I decided that I won't make myself suffer and it's not needed to be perfect... Thank you

[@jessicachristiana8453]

Thank you! I'm 10 days away from my final deadline and I only have 30% of the paper done. I am frozen in place trying to work on this, but now I feel much better! Thank you for the kind words! I should probably get back to work! Hopefully I'll make it in time, not perfect, just done

[@jessicachristiana8453]

@@Khsjsj I started writing it four days before the deadline and I barely slept. It was a lot of procrastination even then but I already had most of my reading done and I just had to put it all together. I found that research takes more time than actually writing it. I finished it the night before it was due and I was lucky enough to have a coordinator who was willing to read it in the morning of the that same day I had to officially turn it in. If you really want to finish it you absolutely can! If you need caffeine or sugary drinks go for it, but also remember to sleep at least for a few hours every 24h and eat at least one meal a day. It is doable! You got this!

[@kimberlywills7219]

@@jessicachristiana8453 Congratulations on finishing! I am in your position in your first post. Every time I open the docs I get all jittery and tense... here I go... back to it! 😣

[@jessicachristiana8453]

@@kimberlywills7219 Good luck!!! You got this! Don't give up and try your best!!! You can do it!!!

[@sanjeevanikulkarni3013]

I'm in exact same position as you 🥲🥲🤧

[@AeschylusOwO]

I won't give up! I will get my master's degree! I can! Thank you so much!!❤

[@shiru2011able]

Me too dear 🎉🎉

[@shiru2011able]

Me too dear 🎉🎉🎉

[@k.a.3614]

I am 3 days from my deadline. Still so much to do. Got into a freeze. Thank you so much for this motivational talk. It really helps right now to keep going. To just write something down, even if it isn't perfect.

[@idkwhatimdoing2133]

This is the perfect video for me right now! I haven‘t started working on my thesis yet because I‘ve just been paralyzed due to not feeling like it will be good enough and just generally being overwhelmed! I‘ll keep rewatching this video because it‘s exactly what I need when I feel unmotivated, so thank you!!:)

[@Rhythmicons]

I'm suffering from a lot of self-imposed pressure because I imagine that the top scholars in the field (some of whom I know personally) may read it. As I'm working on what I think is a very important topic (we all overestimate that, don't we) I'm still finding myself sick of it and want so badly to move on. Thanks for the encouraging words!

[@veevee807]

Two weeks to go and a super unhelpful and rude supervisor who ghosts me for days. I truly needed this video!! Ive been putting this off for a year now… thank you, i can do this, thank you! guys please cross your fingers for me 🎉🎉 lets manifest success for everyone

[@callumcruickshank5236]

I'm so stressed and feel like it's impossible to do mine. It's a weird feeling I feel empty and lost, yet I know this is the last work I have to get done to finish uni and get my degree. This still isn't enough of a thought to push me at this last stage. I've done 4,000 out of 9,000 and I have 5 1/2 days to finish and submit which is terrifying. Thanks for the video and words of support! You've given me some optimism I've been missing this last month.

[@marias.8941]

You can do it! Although I am very terrified as well, the thought of not having to submit a perfect thesis calms me down. And in the end, it's 'just' a thesis.

[@eliseta4232]

I recorded your video so that I can hear it often from my gallery. I have learning dissabilities and am spending plenty of tears in the thesis and feeling I'm not the only one helps a lot

[@mementomolly2944]

Thank you! Been struggling for a year now. It's that bad. I'm going crazy about it & been feeling so stupid after years of excelling in college. Imagine, I was doing so great in college with high grades & this is the 1 thing that's been delaying me from earning that degree. Anyhow, thank you so much for this video! Appreciate it tons

[@ALifeofLearning]

Ah that sounds horrible but know you are not the only one struggling with this!!! Also, your ability to finish a thesis quickly says nothing about how smart you are or your value as a person. Every person has their own pace and it will be okay ❤️❤️ Go get that degree at your own time!!

[@vhh101]

it is so relatable. I've been stuck with my thesis for a year and this whole year was such a torture. I didn't expect it to be that hard after getting mostly very good grades

[@idomeyoudoyou9102]

This was so sweet. I have to turn my thesis in in two weeks and I am about to go crazy because of my perfectionism. Now I can focus again on the big thing. Turning _something_ in. And I do have something. So everything is gonna be okay. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day, all of you! You got this :)

[@ALifeofLearning]

Something = everything! Good luck on turning in your thesis 🥰

[@jordanash7]

Got about 1 month left for my master's thesis. I have been unmotivated most of the time, even though I have been making solid progress. Thank you for your words of motivation.

[@mroseshielam993]

THANK YOU. I needed this right now. I'm struggling to finish my master thesis and my motivation runs out aaaaand had a little panic attack, that I am not good enough to do it.

[@jenamieomas2244]

I am writing here because just like all of you, I can complete and pass my thesis too by God's grace. 🙏☝️

[@MichaelMungai-d8v]

Watched this video in my final year of master's and I'm back here after successfully defending my dissertation. Thank you for this video and the encouragement. It did help me alot

[@hugolambrechts1064]

So good!! I'm in the last three weeks of finishing my thesis and I'm going to be watching this every morning before I start until the end! Thanks!

[@Sara-yu2pu]

I cried with your words, but because of comprehension. Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@riyamal2286]

I have watched that video every morning before starting every part of my thesis. Its so motivating

[@forgeahead2187]

Thank you for the kind words. I've been able to complete my masters' thesis and prepare my final oral exam. Everything went smoothly and I will graduate in the coming months ! 😀

[@ALifeofLearning]

Congratulations!! ❤️

[@avanikantdubey3133]

Great news. Congratulations!

[@sarasilva3638]

I have been listening to this everyday, you have no idea how your words encourage me to keep going and to be kind to myself! All the love to everyone who is struggling!

[@michellem7904]

i am almost done with mine (2 days left actually) and i felt so bad the last few days cause i feel like its just not good enough. so hearing your words right now and reminding myself that it doesnt have to be perfect helped a lot actually. so, thank you!

[@suizrdz]

I’ve been struggling so much to get it done… but today I finally decided I will finish it, thanks for the encouragement!!!

[@komalsaraiya1345]

I am 9 days away from my deadline and almost done with my thesis. But there is still some work left but I have no motivation left to even look at the document anymore. I am worried that when someone will read my thesis, they might think some things aren't that well done. But you reminded me that this is not my life's work and its just a thesis. This video and comments has made me feel a little better. Thank you!

[@subhashreepanda4578]

Today my supervisor shouted at me. And on my way to home i went across this just when my eyes were welling up. Thanks a lot❤❤❤ Felt like i needed it

[@Yan-wl7he]

Thank you so much for this! I'm three weeks away from my proposal deadline and I've only done about 20% of the work, but my goal is to hand in a draft of what I currently have next week so that I can move on to the next tasks. I really struggle with the perfectionism part so this was a great reminder that it's okay to make mistakes. Just have to actually submit something because that's better than nothing!

[@hamdanur9565]

How did it go? I am also in the same position at the moment and am finding it really hard to get a first draft in

[@kimberlywills7219]

Thank you! Your words are great reminders, and it made me do something very helpful: I looked at the rubric for how I will be scored. There are 4 "grades" (excellent, proficient, satisfactory, poor), in 6 areas. I need a minimum of "proficient" in 5 out of 6 areas! So, there it is in *writing* that I don't have to be perfect! Not one section has to be "excellent"! I have been striving for "excellent" in every assignment for the past 6 years and I feel exhausted. I can just strive for proficient right now. And like you said, if there's time, I can aim higher, but first reach "good enough", or actually first just, "omg, just make it complete even if it's crappy" and take it from there. lol!

[@daarce7813]

Thank you so much. i was feeling super stressed about my thesis. Now I've put everything in perspective and I feel so much better. Thanks

[@juliaadamowicz2651]

that was exactly what I needed to hear. no threats, no shouting, just a lovely message of support - thank you!! and btw, your hair looks so pretty! couldn't stop staring ❤😅

[@kpyorz760]

I really need this video, thanks a lot! I just regain my motivation in September after being in the dump since May, really a difficult time. Now, I have to finish my thesis and getting my supervisors' approvals before December and still working on 5 out of 7 chapters. Working really hard to complete my thesis app implementation, verification, and conclusion. You can do it everyone! Watch this video whenever your anxiety and insecurity blows up.

[@EzReAL990]

I am in the process of correcting my thesis and it has been difficult for me to get started. I know that I am capable of doing everything, it just has been a longer process than I thought and that is why I have become frustrated. But I'm totally capable of finishing this. Thanks for your video

[@noelleensering454]

My deadline is on Monday and I got told my main subject wasn't specific enough only three days ago. My motivation went extinct after that, but I will hand in at least something. It's the final step towards my bachelor, so I will make it. Thank you for this video, it helps a lot

[@ALifeofLearning]

Oh no that is horrible! Good luck ❤️

[@carminia271]

I think I'm gonna use this video quite a lot. I'm so close to finish it yet I barely have motivation to sit and write. I have practically all my results, I just need to finish my discussion and conclusions, you know some corrections here and there and add a few things to my anthecedents, and THAT WILL BE ITTT. Anyway, thank you for this video, and congrats for your thesis!

[@IrisVis]

Thanks! I'm only 9 hours away from my thesis-deadline, and need to write the conclusions of my thesis in context of other literature. It's tiring. But I did not come this far just to come this far, I will finish!

[@kokikara]

11-04-2023 This is not the first time I watched your video, Jaël. I watched it months ago when I was writing my first thesis. Now I'm done with it and have been procrastinating for 4 weeks to start my second thesis. Your video always pops up whenever I search for motivation. I can do it and I will! I'll update my comment when I'm done with it. Tot strakjes!

[@kokikara]

01-08-2023 Finished the first final draft of thesis 28-09-2023 Submitted the final draft 14-11-2023 (today!!!) did the oral defence and graduated!!! It is possible, everyone! Dank je wel Jaël for the motivation!

[@grassgrees6728]

@@kokikara thank u for this

[@fisslimen]

Thank you! Your hair looks so pretty! I watched this video multiple times during the last few months of my thesis. I got my Master's now. Running far away from acedemia!

[@ALifeofLearning]

Ah congrats on your degree! 🥳

[@gioh1293]

Is anyone else in the final 9 days with absolutely nothing done

[@gioh1293]

It’s going bad folks

[@gioh1293]

I can't believe im one of those people who get to say this, but I passed my diss and got a first overall!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you for this vid, it would keep me grounded when the stress got overwhelming !!!

[@revisioninfo6225]

I'm in the exact same situation. Not even half way my analysis. 2 weeks to finish my thesis and a project. Thanks for the motivation❤

[@cocodee000]

Tomorrow I will submit my first draft to my advisor, I just got another breakdown, thank you so much for these words!

[@maggiedonovan-cotter1319]

My thesis is due tomorrow and this video has been a staple throughout my week - thank you!

[@ALifeofLearning]

Ah so good to hear that! Good luck with the final touches 🌟🌟

[@moriahh73]

this was so useful and sweet. its the perfectionist thing (as you said) that is preventing me

[@emmajk7433]

Thanks for this video! Been feeling so scared in writing my dissertation and a big part of this is because I'm coming to the end and am emotional about it.

[@stinksmcgee]

Aww thank you so much for this video! Last year I took a year off because my dissertation was taking too much of a toll on my mental health. Now I'm back again with a better mindset but somehow I still ended up with only 3 weeks to write 7000 more words. Can't wait to celebrate 🥳

[@Rebelqiyas]

I got 15 days to submit my thesis and stumle upon this video and now I m going back to work. Thank you

[@ALifeofLearning]

Good luck!! ❤️

[@sanyacompton5481]

Thank you! I tell myself these things often, but it was great to also hear it from someone else who knows exactly how it can be!

[@annacortese4411]

Thank you very much!! I'm currently paralyzed as you said, I have to send the first chapter!!!

[@diggimiggione]

love the waving sansevieria in the background

[@KingofSchubi]

Thank you so much for the kind, supportive and motivating words!

[@selmaferhat6488]

I am struggling with my thesis right now and can't see the final target achieved yet. This vidéo motivated me a bit. I don't know if I would be able to finish it but I would do my best. It is not me, it is a part of my life but I think about it all the time. Thank you !

[@elo.quiros]

I'm just re-starting my thesis since the pandemic. A lot of things have happened but I'm giving my best to end this process of my life. Thanks for the encourage on this video, see you in 12 months when I finish my thesis.

[@bluedade2100]

I have been struggling working on my thesis scared that I will hand in some shit thesis and fail. Thanks for the video, now I feel like I am catophrasing the situation and even if I hand in a "bad" thesis, I believe that I can most likely pass.

[@barisyilmaz8299]

thank you so much, I realized that happiness and excitement is contagious for the first time by watching your video.

[@aru7329]

did my proposal presentation like a week ago and i have to do some revisions before delivering the final thesis. been probcastinating ever since and i stumbled upon this vid omg

[@oliviachairinnisa1122]

i cried watching this. thankyou so much for the video! you have no idea how grateful i am for this

[@mariaconcepciongeli4602]

By God's grace, finishing it. Thank you for this video.

[@carmelocalafiore7203]

Hi there. I need to finish my PhD thesis in a few months and I am out of energy and excitement. This video did help. Thanks.

[@moniquetschachtliofficial]

listening to this every morning for the next 4 weeks until my deadline 💛

[@trappart9209]

It was so helpful. I really reevaluate some of my demands from myself and remembered that my wellbeing is more important. Also you are so bright and warm person. Thank you!

[@matty0250]

This video should reach more people. I will send this to my friends. Thank you

[@luci-anneanson4067]

This video has caught me at the right moment!! I'm currently just over 2 weeks away from submitting mine and the chops and changes it has been through has really burnt me out😭😭Alongside my topic being a very ambiguous niche, my living situation has been HELL (silverfish, building vandalism, and most recently a mice infestation in my flat 🥲). I have also come to realise I don't study or work well when I'm back at home with my family. So I say this all to say I am a student feeling very much at rock bottom, but this video has given me the 🌟perspective🌟 I need to get through these last few weeks, thank you💜. I also want to encourage other final students... WE CAN DO IT!!💪

[@keropoulou]

Thank you for the motivation speech !!! I have concluded my thesis and i have to prepare for presentation. It;s difficult emotionally to get through it, but i know that i will eventually find the strength to do it !

[@marianaclara]

Thank you! I needed to hear this!

[@bobadiag]

yes, very good.!!! you have a Great personality..!!! thank you , keep it up.!! i would like to see More motivational videos from you.. i'm currently struggling with resume writing.. but this video still helps a lot with this... thank you ...

[@anaarnejcic4742]

I watch this now every day too calm down

[@miapos1]

Unliking this video so that I can like it again. Thank you for the great reminders ❤️ sometimes it’s good to reminds ourselves that yes, it’s hard, but we can do hard things! ❤️

[@VickieEB]

Thanks. I watch this everyday

[@alexanderdegen8212]

My final deadline is in 1 week (on the 31.12.22) and this time it’s the last possibility to hand my bachelor’s thesis in definitely. I say that because I managed to delay / postpone / find reasons / excuses on missed deadlines for over 2 years. I started in September 2020, so yea it’s my 5th year for my bachelor degree 😅 Might be a new record? Even though I was continuously trying to work on it, I barely have 50% at this point and feel like it’s incoherent and lacking depth. I don’t wanna get up in the morning because I have anxiety attacks and my stomach starts becoming one big knot and had to cry this morning for one of the first times in my adult life facing my extreme frustration and desperation. Thank you for your positive attitude and sharing this video, I’m optimistic that it will get me going, knowing what you had to get through as well. All the best to everyone struggling these days and can’t properly enjoy Christmas because of this self-inflicted procrastination 🤦🏼‍♂️. Cheers, Alex

[@deborahtamrat9175]

Whew I totally get you and I am in a similar situation. How is it going so far?

[@aparna12242]

Same exact situation! Did you manage to complete it on time?

[@snatiation]

I’ve been paralyzed by my thesis for a year. I’ve extend my study year, but I could not afford to extend another. However that blank space is scary. It watches me biting my nails, numb, unable to write anything. This is masters thesis. I’ve done my bachelors, and wrote other things for work and fun, so I think I have the right to call myself a decent writer. But, I don’t know, this masters really do scared me. Last week I suddenly made an appointment with my supervisors (that I’ve ghosted for months-pretty sure he’s pissed), and he agreed to meet me tomorrow. This past 6 days, I’ve made some progress. It’s no longer a blank page; a one page outline has finished. However here I am, facing another paralysis. I am so scared. I am terrified. I have to meet my supervisor in less than 24 hours and yet I have nothing to offer.

[@garethbilton]

Thank you so much!!!!! And although I'm commenting, I am NOT actually reading through the comments! Instead I am returning to my dissertation - result! :)

[@RobynTheHuman]

dissertation is due midnight tonight. I still have to fix a section, this gave me hope! thank you

[@ALifeofLearning]

Good luck!

[@netjavier7559]

Thanks so much! I am just waiting for approval from my bosses and ethics committee. I made a late submission and I am months behind already. I am losing hope already and so I searched something loke this vid to motivate me. Thank you.

[@simonbaumgartner6612]

Im 7 days from the deadline and got about 40 pages left to write (and improve the 20 I already got). I don't think I can do it honestly but I'm gonna try hard. Imma update you in a week 🤞🏻

[@justanordinarygirl7335]

how did it go?

[@gaudacheese125]

I really need to finish it, there's a new exciting life awaiting afterwards

[@shortflashes7042]

i left few hours in deadline and i have to write main chapter on results and discussion too much confusion. trying the short ways . you are beautiful specially your eyes.

[@emilien.8327]

There's so much on my plate right now but I need to focus to finish what I have started.

[@Sepidaryf]

This is so sweet, it made me smile - and hopefully gave me some motivation! ☺️

[@rafikmassoudi2674]

Thank you so much for your nice, motivational words. "When you believe, you can achieve":)

[@ilkeuysal6078]

I don't know why it is so hard..It makes me feel like I'm wasting my best times for a piece of paper

[@BTSARMY-sb8sh]

May God bless you Amen ❤

[@eliyabehavior2771]

Thank you, currently In one of those cry sessions but this video helps. ❤️

[@TheArtisticJourneywithCarlo]

Thanks for your words. They helped 😊

[@ludivineblais8066]

I am saving this. I need to save this for later, for now, for another much later.

[@v.reagan]

I've failed to finish my thesis 3 times now and the main issue I have is that I just don't turn in anything... please don't be like me and turn in as much as you can early, get feedback, from teachers or more experienced friends, then apply feedback. I'll finish my thesis this semester. I'm sure!

[@T.Green.]

Thank you SOOO Much! I really needed this.

[@stefaniasel]

I just loved everything you said! Thank you!!!

[@darryljones8369]

Thank you for making this

[@PND-ye3hq]

I've saved this video for when I feel stuck. Thank you so much, this is all I needed to hear!

[@Jasmin-vm3hc]

Thank you so much for this, I only have one week left to submit my master thesis and I only have like 50% done. I am struggling so much rn but I will try my best to complete it ♡ Will let you know how it went.

[@englishandmoreenglish]

How it went?

[@deadbeat5560]

Thanks for the video, I have two papers overdue and I am scrambling to finish them

[@alberttinambunan5071]

thank you for this video Jaël!

[@fiziktetrinet2330]

Finished my thesis, thanks for the inspiration to finish! 😄