There's always lots to do. You need to be writing and reading and proposing ALL the time. Since transitioning from coursework to strictly working on my dissertation, I've been trying to figure out how to do it ALL!
I'm finding, however, that the pressure to produce is making me unproductive. Every time I try and force some writing in moments when I feel exhausted or unbalanced, I end up disappointed. And then, in moments when I surrender to what feels good to me, I get much more accomplished.
It's a tough act to manage. The reality of this industry is that I need to be making things happen. I should be getting more presentations and publications under my belt. But I truly don't work well when it feels forced.
Hopefully, soon, I'll be able to report that I've figured it out. I imagine in hindsight, I'll see that everything unfolded right on time, but for now, all I can do is relinquish the fight and ask God to have Her way.
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