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[workhabits]

hot take: ap chemistry would be really interesting if teachers didn't make it so hard

[melanqoli]

Okay, here we go. Recapping a few more days of tryna-finish-my-goddamn-dissertation. Overall I’m feeling more positive this week than last week. Everything is still taking way longer than I think it should, and when I imagine all the things I still need to finish before the end of September, I feel super overwhelmed. BUT.. I’m taking it one day and a time, and trying to focus on the wins, even if they’re small.

Day 10 - 2 hours editing CH 3 section I for style ✅ - 1 hour cataloging errors in LD database ✅ - 2 hours CH 3 research ✅ - work on p. 25 sketches (Millennials) ✅ - run (I don’t remember how far I ran… 5-8km.) ✅

Day 11 - start writing guidebook template for S21C committee ❌ didn’t do this.. it’s been on my to-do list for so long, and I could probably write the whole guidebook in less than 10 hours. But no one on the committee is really pushing me to do it, and it’s such a boring job that even the prospect of getting paid for 10 hours of work is not enough to get me going. *sigh* - CH 3 edits: write Hawthorne footnote & Voyles footnote; adjust phrasing on p. 14 to better align with new intro; smooth transitions ✅ - start digital line drawings for p. 25 (Millennials)✅

- run 5km ✅

Day 11.5 - I finished & uploaded p. 25 over the weekend ✅ i don’t know if it counts as productivity though, cuz the comic is just my hobby.

- also ran and rode my bike ✅

Day 12 - write Ablow footnote for CH 3 ✅ - source quotes for section II from Autobiography ✅ - read relevant chapters from Hughes & Lund; source quotes ✅ - review section III of draft and itemize revision objectives ✅ - start sketches for p. 26 (Millennials) ✅

- run 5km ✅

Day 13 - expand paragraph on serials/serialization ✅ - finish “relatable characters” footnote ✅ - edit transition from section I to section II ✅ - final comments on “Know Your Rights” doc for S21C committee ❌ - work on p. 26 sketches ✅

- hill workout on the bike plus a back & bicep workout at the gym ✅

Day 14 - one last overview of section I ✅ - start re-writing the beginning of section II ✅ - finish list of revision objectives for sections III and IV - 1 hour fixing errors in the LD database ✅ - work on p. 26 sketches (Millennials) ✅

- gym and 8km run ✅

Day 15 - review yesterday’s section II edits ✅ - re-read materials for footnote on anti-Semitism; write footnote ✅ - find some sentences to cut from pages 19-22 (cuz the chapter is too damn long) ✅ - do some more rough writing for the dissertation intro ❌ didn’t get to this; had a meeting that went longer than expected. - finish p. 26 sketches; start the digital line drawings (Millennials) ✅

[saltyindigo]

#studyblr morning coffee and psychology ✨💜

[workhabits]

here's a reflection of my strengths and weaknesses during the ap calculus exam. you can find it here: https://bit.ly/3umKOA9

[melanqoli]

It’s been a while since I posted any pictures of me actually doing stuff... Figured I’d share this one so you guys know I still have a face. That’s me & J, posing by Science World - photo courtesy of J’s brother, who was in town for a few days last week. How are my dissertation revisions going, you ask? Not great, fam. Not great. There are a few reasons for this. One is that I sort of forgot to factor visits from out-of-town family into my August game plan, and there have been a few of those - but how do you NOT take a day (or two..) off to spend with your partner’s adorable nephews? How do you NOT take you cousins’ kiddos for ice cream and a romp in the park on a cloudless summer day? Idk, maybe my work ethic is terrible... I just couldn’t resist. I also forgot that this work week would be a short one, because I was in Seattle Monday for a show and am leaving early Friday afternoon for a weekend bike trip. I mean, this is all fun stuff that I think one OUGHT to do in the summer... but I also wanna finish my goddamn diss D’: Last time I blogged for the gradblr challenge, I was at day 15 of my 100 day productivity sprint. That was more than a week ago, but owing to the aforementioned days off, today was only day 20. Here’s the recap: Day 16 - final stylistic edits to section 2 of CH 3 ✅ - finalize cuts to pages 19-22 ✅ - insert a couple of sentences comparing L to T ❌ - research on authorship as feminized profession ❌ - 1 hour correcting errors in LD database ✅ - I probably ran today, but I didn’t write it in my calendar and I don’t remember 😝 Day 17 - research on authorship as feminized profession; summarize in a footnote ✅ - write a few lines comparing L to T ✅ - adjust phrasing in the “Gambling” section to better anticipate new conclusion ✅ - 1 hour correcting errors in LD database ✅ - finish & upload p. 26 (Millennials) ✅ Day 18 - work in reference Jaffe analysis ✅ - write FN about London Stock Exchange ❌ (didn’t have my notes on me, so left this one for later) - finalize section 2 ✅ - 1 hour correcting errors in LD database ✅ - run: 6km ✅ Day 19 - write stock exchange FN ✅ - write FN on Trollope’s attitude re: satire ✅ - fix all typos and phrasing problems in section 3 ✅ - laundry ✅ - 1 hour correcting errors in LD database ✅ - finish & upload p. 27 (Millennials) ✅ - again.. probably ran today, because I run almost every day, but I didn’t record it 🤷🏻‍♀️ Day 20 - today was kinda weird because I had what I thought was going to be a 1 hour meeting about the database I work on as an RA. But then it turned into a 3.5 hour meeting... which is kinda good because I get paid for it, but kinda bad cuz I didn’t get any of my own research or writing done. And the summer is slipping away!

[melanqoli]

This has been my life for the last.. four years? Five years? And it definitely will be for the rest of the summer. I’m hoping to finish editing my dissertation by early October, which would set me up to defend in late November or early December. My committee still won’t let me set the date because they want me to focus on the quality of the diss and not the deadline, but I’ve been having such a hard time focusing lately that I feel like I NEED a deadline - or at least, something to keep me motivated and accountable.

With that in mind, I decided to start keeping closer track of my daily goals and achievements. Earlier in the academic year, I saw the “100 days of productivity” challenge going around the study side of tumblr, and while I didn’t join it at the time (I have serious problems with productivity discourse..) I desperately need something to give some structure to my work, so I’m going to try it now. Day 1 was July 15, my first day back after visiting family. Unfortunately, thanks to all the shit that’s going on in my personal life, I didn’t have *quite* the debut week I had hoped for, but I’m still going to share my wins and losses with you. I don’t know if being accountable to strangers on the internet will help with my motivation or not, but I figure it’s worth a try.

100 Days (9/100)

Day 1 - deal with mountain of unanswered emails ✅l - re-read CH 3 draft and revision notes ✅ - set up work log for July ✅ - run 5km ✅ - 2 hours of research for CH 3 ❗️only had time for 1 hour, but that’s still better than nothing.

Day 2 - cut out unnecessary stuff from CH 3 introduction ✅ - finish writing the end of the intro ❗️I wrote some material but didn’t “finish” it. I underestimated how much work still needed to be done. - itemize revision objectives for the rest of the chapter ❌ didn’t get to this… - finishing p. 23 shading (Millennials) ✅

Day 3 - book specialist appointment ✅ - set up Writing Group meeting ✅ - itemize CH 3 recision objectives ❌ - 1 hour editing docs for the S21C committee ✅ - 1 hour CH 3 research ✅ - run 6km ✅

Day 4 - 1 hour reviewing LD database ontology ✅ - 2 to 3 hours working on CH 3 introduction ✅ - itemize CH 3 revision objectives ✅ - run 8km ✅

Day 5 - review notes & prep for meeting with supervisor ✅ - review dissertation prospectus and pull out sections that can be repurposed for the introductory chapter ✅ - 1 hour CH 3 research ❌ - start sketches for p. 24 (Millennials) ✅

Day 6 - vacuum ✅ - clean bathroom ✅ - go for a bike ride ✅ - finish line drawings & shading for p. 24 (Millennials) ✅ - run 8km ✅

Day 7 - finish CH 3 intro ❌ ughhhhhhh - type up more Adorno notes ❌ - create an outline for your chapter summary ❌ - type up recommendations for LD database ontology and send to project leader ✅ - run 5km & gym ✅ - finish p. 24 (Millennials) ✅

Day 8 - finish CH 3 intro ❗️basically done, needs stylistic edits - type up Adorno notes ❌ - create outline for chapter summary ❌ - 1 hour editing annotations for LD project ✅ - start p. 25 sketches (Millennials) ✅ - run 6km & gym ✅

Day 9 - phone in to S21C meeting; determine next steps for project ✅ - finalize the new CH 3 introduction ✅ - outline the revisions for CH 3 section I ✅ - start those revisions ❌ - work on p. 25 sketches (Millennials) ✅

[rohannaidu2026]

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[alcidehonore]

Alcide Honoré Shares 6 Ways to Build a Strong Work Foundation

Alcide Honoré is a business professional with strong experience in law and finance. He is known for his practical ideas and clear approach to improving work systems. Alcide Honoré explains six simple ways to build a strong work foundation for long-term success. It focuses on setting clear goals, building consistent habits, and creating simple processes. It also highlights the importance of staying organized, managing time well, and improving work step by step. These methods help individuals and teams work better, reduce confusion, and achieve steady growth with a clear and structured approach.

1. Set Clear Goals and Direction

A strong work foundation begins with clear goals. Goals give direction and help focus energy on what truly matters. When goals are simple and well-defined, it becomes easier to plan tasks and measure progress. Clear goals also reduce confusion in daily work. They allow better decision-making and help avoid wasting time on activities that do not support growth. Writing down goals and reviewing them regularly helps keep work aligned and organized.

2. Build Consistent Work Habits

Consistency is a key part of a strong foundation. Regular work habits create structure and improve productivity over time. When tasks are done in a steady and planned way, work becomes more predictable and efficient. Simple habits such as starting work on time, following a schedule, and completing tasks step by step can make a big difference. Consistency also builds discipline, which helps maintain progress even during busy or challenging periods.

3. Create Simple and Clear Processes

Clear processes make work easier to manage and repeat. A process is a set of steps that guide how a task should be done. When processes are simple and easy to follow, they reduce errors and save time. Well-defined processes also help maintain quality in work. They allow teams and individuals to perform tasks in a uniform way. This improves efficiency and ensures that work meets expected standards without confusion.

4. Stay Organized and Manage Time Well

Organization is an important part of building a strong work foundation. When work is organized, tasks are easier to track and complete. It reduces stress and helps maintain focus throughout the day. Time management plays a key role in staying organized. Planning tasks, setting priorities, and avoiding delays help make better use of time. A clear plan for the day or week improves productivity and keeps work moving in the right direction.

5. Focus on Continuous Improvement

A strong foundation is not fixed. It grows and improves over time. Regular improvement helps adapt to changes and keeps work effective. Reviewing work processes and results helps identify areas that need adjustment. Small and steady improvements can lead to better performance and stronger outcomes. Focusing on learning new skills and improving existing methods helps build a more reliable and flexible work structure.

6. Build Accountability and Responsibility

Accountability ensures that work is completed properly and on time. When individuals take responsibility for their tasks, it creates trust and reliability. A strong work foundation depends on clear roles and a sense of ownership. Tracking progress and reviewing results help maintain accountability. It also encourages better performance and reduces mistakes. Responsibility creates a culture of discipline and commitment, which supports long-term success.

Conclusion

Building a strong work foundation is essential for steady growth and lasting success. It requires clear goals, consistent habits, simple processes, effective organization, continuous improvement, and strong accountability. Each of these elements supports better performance and helps create a stable and efficient work system. Regularly following these practices leads to a more structured and productive work environment. A strong foundation not only improves current performance but also prepares for future challenges and opportunities.