by Susan McGarvie | Nov 21, 2016 | Mindfulness, Research
One of the biggest lessons that I learned during my master’s thesis process was the fact that things don’t always go according to plan. Not exactly an epiphany, I know, but the profoundly valuable lesson for me lay in realising that success is dependent on...
by Susan McGarvie | Oct 10, 2016 | Research, Uncategorized
Part-time post-grad research degrees are known to be tough and the attrition rate is well documented. Mostly this is due to the emotionally demanding and isolated nature of the experience. Knowing that the process is emotionally taxing may not be helpful in itself,...
by Susan McGarvie | Aug 20, 2016 | Research
More than 70% of people who start a part-time PhD give up before they are finished. Take a moment to think about that little stat-70% that’s two thirds! Now think about the fact that those who don’t finish have still done a significant chunk of work and...
by Susan McGarvie | May 25, 2016 | Research, Uncategorized
We tend to think of part-time, post-grad research as a personal development process and in many cases it is just that. Professionals who want to transition into academia or build their CV, and in that light; the fact that less than a third will finish and if they do...
by Susan McGarvie | May 20, 2016 | Research, Uncategorized, Wellness
Do you feel stuck in your career, relationships, spirituality, emotional development or your life in general? Do you feel like you’ve tried every kind of help that there is out there from mainstream to way, way out there? Have you thought of working with a coach? You...
by Susan McGarvie | Oct 27, 2015 | Research
This blog has been created to support those brave enough to take on academic research. It is not a guide to clarify research methodology or the practicalities of the structure of the dissertation. It is a holistic guide to prepare you for what is to come and to help...
