Maria Stefanidi
Is "Netflix and stress" taking over your life? 📺
😟 Balance binge-watched series with wholesome self-care activities! Stress seems to be an inseparable part of our daily lives. With...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Apr 16
- 2 min
Striking a Work-Life Balance for Higher Education Students Navigating their Dissertation Journey
Are you preparing to embark on the exciting (and slightly daunting) adventure of completing your dissertation? If yes, then you're in the...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Mar 16
- 4 min
The Power of Self-Discipline!
When it comes to academic success, having self-discipline is key. Self-discipline involves making hard decisions now so that you can...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Feb 16
- 3 min
Make a Commitment to Yourself!
Writing a dissertation is hard. There’s no sugarcoating it. It’s a lot of work, and it can often feel like you’re swimming against the...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Jan 16
- 3 min
The power of no: Why you should start saying it more often!
"No" is a small but powerful word. It's a word that we don't use nearly enough, especially when it comes to our own time and energy. We...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
The Synthesis Matrix: Your Solution to a Seemingly Impossible Task
One of the most daunting tasks of a dissertation can be the synthesis of all the existing literature regarding your research question....
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Maria Stefanidi
- Nov 16, 2022
- 4 min
The Ultimate Dissertation Planning Guide
Maybe it's time to embark on your dissertation journey. Or maybe you've (finally) come up with a research question. No matter how far...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Five mindset tips that will make all the difference in your dissertation journey!
Your mindset is crucial. Actually, your mindset is everything. And, without a doubt, your mindset is crucial in your dissertation...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Sep 16, 2022
- 5 min
How to create a morning routine that works for you - Dissertation Edition!
"Well begun is half done" - Aristotle This means that if you start something on the right foot, you are already halfway there. That is...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Aug 16, 2022
- 4 min
Multitasking... Switch-tasking... call it whatever you want...just don't do it!
Are you one of those students who has their dissertation word file open, switches to social media, types an email, and starts doing X, Y,...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Jul 16, 2022
- 5 min
9 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Study Space While Working on Your Dissertation
This post is all about how to get the most out of your study space so you can progress on your dissertation! You see, your study desk is...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Jun 16, 2022
- 2 min
Positive vs. Negative Self-Talk
Whatever you tell yourself will significantly influence what you do and what you don't do. "Whether you think you can or you think you...
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Maria Stefanidi
- May 16, 2022
- 3 min
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid While Working on Your Dissertation
As a dissertation coach, I've seen a wide range of challenges students run into while working on their dissertations. In this post, I...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Apr 15, 2022
- 3 min
How committed are you to finishing your dissertation?
Anyone and everyone can talk about what they want. You might say, "I want a better job.", "I want to finish my dissertation", or "I want...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Mar 16, 2022
- 3 min
IT'S TIME TO S.T.A.R.T. YOUR DISSERTATION JOURNEY!
I recently came across an enlightening podcast episode from Sandy Grigsby's "Life in focus" podcast. In episode 20, she talks about a...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF A DISSERTATION BRAIN DUMP?
What is a brain dump? A brain dump is a quick and easy technique to clear your head of all the thoughts, feelings, worries, questions,...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Jan 16, 2022
- 5 min
REWARD YOURSELF THROUGHOUT YOUR DISSERTATION JOURNEY; IT'S GOOD FOR YOU!
What exactly means to reward yourself? Whenever you finish a project or a dissertation-related task, or a long, intensive, and productive...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Dec 16, 2021
- 5 min
5 TIPS TO BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY IN NO TIME
Do you want to become more productive when it comes to your dissertation? If that’s the case, sit back, relax, and read through the 5...
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Maria Stefanidi
- Nov 16, 2021
- 4 min
THE VALUE OF PRIORITIZING
Let’s begin with an explanation of what prioritization entails. Prioritization is all about focusing on the tasks that are truly critical...
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