The bug has bit again. My motivation is at all time low. I had a great working weekend but now I just can't get my head in it. So how do others who put in 8-10 hour days at work find the motivation to get your head into the diss. Any tips for me? Because even after having a cup of coffee and big cookie :) all I want to do is lay my head down and go to sleep. Lynn

Lynn promice your eslf a little break or goodie if you do 10 minutes of writing, use free writing if need be - then when the 10 minutes are up if you are going along well keep going or stop and give your self the treat - things like checking in here, walking down for the mail, getting a glass of water/cup of tea, where my treats - simple things that didn't lead to a fatter me:) I'm always tempted to reward myself with chocolate! :) Chrissie

Lynn, why don't you try the thesis binder?! I posted the instructions under the noneof the above topic. It really is a great motivator. And Chrissie is soooo right on.... use chocolate to motivate yourself! My advisor used Haagen Dazs ice cream and was never unmotivated. -k-

Lynn, My favorite thing to do in the evening after work (besides crash) is check my email and visit PHinisheD. This week I am not allowing myself to do either until I have completed my daily study/writing goal. This has caused me to get through an entire book in three nights! Granted I was rereading a short book but I have been putting if off for way too long. Good luck, Mary Ann