mboettcNov 271 minRead (and Think) About YourselvesThis week, I wanted to share a few articles you might want to check out. When I come across these kinds of things I hang on to them in...
mboettcNov 131 minSelf-KindnessBe good to yourselves. If you have a negative inner voice, confront it, care for it, help it heal, whatever you need to do. So much of...
mboettcOct 291 minYep. Another Post About Writing.Not much to say about this one. I think it speaks for itself. Also seems appropriate for Halloween week. Have a nice day. Now get back to...
mboettcOct 151 minDo The Thing.Write. It's hard, but you have to do it. Make your peace with the fact that not every writing day will be a good writing day. It isn't...
mboettcOct 11 minStretchYou've made it to October. If you are new to the program, you have already struggled with the "Why did I think I wanted to do this?"...
mboettcSep 171 minNo.Learn to love this word. Learn creative ways to say it. No is your friend. No is your protector. No is your champion. And sometimes you...
mboettcSep 41 minYou Think You Don't Have Time, but You Have To Make TimeThere is a story I like about a Zen master who is approached by a student. The student asks, "How long each day do I have to meditate to...
mboettcAug 201 minWho Are You?I recently read or heard someone that no two people see us the same way. We are literally customized for every person we meet. Sometimes...
mboettcAug 92 minYET.If you read the title as "Yeti" and are excited to hear my thoughts about and experiences with the abominable snowman, you are about to...
mboettcAug 17, 20201 minThe Dissertation Defense Day. Hi. So if you're nervous about your dissertation defense, here are some things to consider: 1. If you've chosen your committee well, they...
mboettcMay 18, 20201 minCourage.Cou is French for "neck" Rage is English for "rage" Therefore, "courage" means rage that you didn't stick you neck out and try to learn...
mboettcMay 11, 20201 minFind Good ResourcesAs you are building your support through your graduate program, collect good resources and use them as needed. The way ahead can be...
mboettcMay 4, 20201 minTaking Care of YourselfMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. There are always stressors and ups and downs through life as well as through the graduate student...
mboettcApr 27, 20201 minScary.There are lots of unknowns the first (and likely only) time you do a dissertation. Things can seem foggy, vague, overwhelming, etc. One...
mboettcApr 20, 20201 minMusicIf you don't have a graduate school playlist that you update periodically, I strongly recommend you develop one. Suggestions: *...
mboettcApr 13, 20202 minNear Peer MentoringI am just starting to learn about the concept of "near-peer" mentoring. I had two near-peer mentors who helped me as I worked toward...
mboettcApr 8, 20201 minI have no idea.Hi. I try to write these blogs to give a nice mix of motivation / support and nudges to get work done. Today - I have no idea what to...
mboettcApr 1, 20201 minDon't.This week don't write. This week don't think. This week don't beat yourself up. This week don't put forth anything more than "sufficient"...
mboettcMar 23, 20202 min"I write to discover what I know." That quote is by Flannery O'Connor. She spent most of her life in Milledgeville, GA about two and a half hours from where I live. I like...
mboettcMar 16, 20201 minIFIf you think that you can't do this doctoral thing, it's okay. If you need to ask for clarification about things in class, in writing, or...