Thesis Pending: Getting There Slowly

TL;DR

The author provides a progress update on their thesis writing, including completing chapters and utilizing a productivity Tetris game to stay on track.

Transcript

welcome back to thesis pending it's a bit early in the morning so mmm tea and I can pretend I'm still 21 so I would do a little update since I have actually made progress again yay as always not as much progress as I'd like but progress and the less I'm now in the position I pretty much have a first draft of my first six chapters and I have given t... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ The author has made progress on their thesis, reaching a first draft of six chapters.
• 👾 They have implemented a productivity tracking method using a Tetris game.
• 🧑‍✈️ The author plans to rewrite their next chapter, potentially starting with a chapter on their pilot studies.

Questions & Answers

Q: What progress has the author made on their thesis?

The author has a first draft of their first six chapters and has shared them with their supervisor for feedback.

Q: What is the author's method of tracking productivity?

The author is using a productivity Tetris game where different Tetris blocks represent different activities such as work, exercise, socializing, etc.

Q: What is the next step for the author?

The next step for the author is to rewrite their next chapter, possibly starting with a chapter on their pilot studies.

Q: How is the author managing stress during this thesis writing process?

The author asks how others working on big projects are managing stress and emphasizes the importance of self-care.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The author has made progress on their thesis and has a first draft of the first six chapters.

• They have received feedback from their supervisor and plan to fix the chapters before writing the discussions and conclusions chapters.

• The author has also implemented a productivity Tetris game to track their productivity in various areas.