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4 Tips For Finishing An Overdue Thesis (And Other Lagging Writing Projects)
Having a never-ending thesis is awful.
It’s a constant drag on your entire life, sapping all the other beautiful moments like a leaking boat. You feel constantly guilty for not working on it. Yet, when you want to finish it, there is an unconscious force repelling you away, with multiple excuses, leaving you in a ditch of procrastination.
I have family members and friends that have once in their lifetimes gone through the exact situation so I know the struggle very well.
Thankfully, amidst the quicksand, there is hope:
1. Plan a regular work-time of 90–120 minutes per day
The key to getting things done is allocating sufficient time regularly for making progress. With only 90–120 minutes almost every day, you can get extremely far. I personally use this strategy to write 3–4 good pages every day on my book projects.
By making the commitment visible in your calendar (here is how) you no longer need to be tormented by it. You know when to work and more importantly when not to work. By alternating between activity and relaxation, your brain can start producing these connections vital for a coherent thesis.
