by Caroline Dale | May 28, 2021 | Psychological Challenges
It’s a worldwide phenomenon and we’ve all been there. We know that certain tasks must be done, but instead, we do something (anything!) else– bingeing a Netflix series, googling down internet rabbit holes, reorganising the kitchen cupboards, or doing nothing at all....
by Caroline Dale | Jul 31, 2020 | Effective Planning, Motivation, Discipline & Routine, Psychological Challenges
Writing a research project, thesis or dissertation is a colossal task. However, it can be accomplished if one exercises discipline and hones their organizational skills. I strongly advise my student clients to categorise and collate all aspects of their research from...
by Caroline Dale | Apr 30, 2020 | Motivation, Discipline & Routine, Psychological Challenges
“If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.” This is just one example of many of the a-ha moments triggered whilst reading Greg McKeown’s book, Essentialism: The Discipline of Pursuing Less. This blog aims to serve as a summary of the book – not an...
by Caroline Dale | Sep 19, 2019 | Effective Planning, Psychological Challenges
Recall any goal that you set for yourself in the past which you then went on to achieve. I’m willing to bet that if you think about that time in your life, you’ll remember how determined you felt. You knew that it was up to you to make the changes necessary to achieve...
by Caroline Dale | Jul 22, 2019 | Motivation, Discipline & Routine, Psychological Challenges
What if I told you your mindset is holding you back? The way you view what you do, and the outcome of your effort will immediately reveal whether your predominant mindset is fixed, or one of growth. Are you only results-driven, seeing anything but total success as...
by Caroline Dale | Jun 19, 2019 | Motivation, Discipline & Routine, Psychological Challenges
No-one would dare propose that the undertaking of postgraduate studies, which requires extensive research and academic writing is a walk in the park. Yet, we seem to raise an eyebrow at those who crack under the pressure. Regardless of being more informed and...
