๐ง my study and daily reflectionsโ
โ When I reconnected with my friend from my old uni last year, I was still in postgraduate school and feeling overwhelmed by my dissertation. I hadn't been writing consistently, and my motivation had dwindled. My friend, who happens to be a PhD researcher, shared some valuable advice with me. She suggested incorporating writing into my daily routine, starting right after waking up. Just like brushing your teeth is an instinctive action, she encouraged me to make writing a dissertation a natural part of that routine. Although it might be challenging initially, she assured me that it would gradually become easier. And she was right. I successfully passed my dissertation with a merit. So, I decided to apply this approach to my current study schedule as well.
โ Random motivational quotes have personally been helpful to me, even if they may seem clichรฉ. They truly made a difference in keeping me motivated. I make notes with these quotes and place them on my desk, so I'm reminded to stay focused on my progress every time I sit down to work.
โ Studying helps me with depression. In a way, studying is kind of an escape for me, keeping me distracted from depression, but in a good way. I've noticed that I feel less and less depressed when I'm studying.
โ Tidying up my desk before I go to bed and always ensuring that the kitchen looks tidy, including keeping the sink empty and washing dishes. Makes me feel motivated to prepare delicious food and make a cup of coffee before diving into my study time. It's exactly what I've been doing.
[[ Studying logs ]]
Sept 7 - studied for 2 hours
Sept 8 - did not study, i didn't sleep well
Sept 9 - studied for 2 hours
Sept 10 - studied for 1 hour
Sept 11 - studied for 2 hours
Sept 12 - studied for 2 hours
Sept 13 - studied for 2 hours
Sept 14 - studied for 2.5 hours
Sept 15 - studied for 1.5 hour
Sept 16 (today) - studied for 3 hours
the total number of hours from the study log: 18 hours
