SAY goodbye to progress droughts and hello to progress streaks!
Why do you experience 'progress droughts'?
Some of these progress droughts can come our way when our motivation is low or we feel overwhelmed by our to-do lists and it becomes easier and easier to put tasks off for another day.
The problem with avoiding the difficult tasks on our to-do lists is that this leaves us feeling more unproductive and the overwhelm-progress drought cycle continues.
Of course, that overwhelm then trickles into family life and suddenly we find ourselves easily irritated, snapping at everyone at home and stuck in the valley of disillusionment and overwhelm.
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So what can you do about 'progress droughts'?
Finally some good news...
The good news is that some of the contributors to these progress droughts are actually within our control.
When we focus on the factors that we can change and take purposeful action on those, we can build some initial momentum which helps us to make intentional progress in our work.
This means that when we are with our partners and kids, we can truly show up for that family time and be present without the guilt because we’re not constantly worrying about all the PhD-related tasks we haven’t done.
How can you stay purposeful and productive?
When I reflect on what helped me stay purposeful and productive on my Scholarly Mama® journey as a busy Mama of 1, and then of 2 and 3 during my PhD, it really was down to becoming intentional about how I spent my time and energy. I knew I needed to FOCUS on what mattered in the season of Scholarly Motherhood I was in. Part of that meant taking back control of my to-do list and getting things done in the time I had.
One of the things that enabled me to do this was blocking out regular 'FOCUS time' on my calendar where I would mono-task my way through my lengthy to-do list, and make consistent progress.
And guess what this meant? It meant that I got to enjoy family time guilt-free!
So how did I do it?
Well... that FOCUS time on my calendar gave me the opportunity to work distraction-free and power through my PhD tasks one at a time, with intention and purpose.
And because I know the process works, I'm inviting you to join me for FOCUS time in our brand new virtual workspace, Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS.
Let's be honest here, we all know that one of the best things about doing a PhD is the freedom to work autonomously, especially when you're also juggling motherhood and family life. Having that flexibility is GREAT! But simultaneously, one of the worst things about doing a PhD is that autonomy, especially when you also wear other hats!
Because, truth be told, when real life is happening all around you, it can add a great deal of pressure to an already stressful journey and those dreaded progress droughts can begin to creep in.
This is where FOCUS time is most essential.
Many of our Scholarly Mamas® have expressed a need for co-working opportunities to help them avoid procrastination and get more done.
When you can intentionally set aside time to FOCUS on a single task, you can supercharge your productivity AND enjoy the precious family life you cherish dearly.
I believe it’s possible for you to get more done in the pockets of time you do have Mama, and our FOCUS sessions can help you do just this!
In fact, your purposeful progress is the ultimate goal of this virtual co-working space.
This is why I'm so thrilled to introduce to you, our exclusive 'book-as-you-need' co-working space: Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS.
Our Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS workspace is designed specifically for busy Mamas on PhD/doctoral journeys who want to do more, without sacrificing their precious family time.
Our dedicated sessions will offer real-time accountability, help you take action and make progress in defined blocks of time and in the company of other Scholarly Mamas®.
This is the power of our Scholarly Mamas® community!
Our FOCUS sessions are designed to help you work towards your goals by providing a protected space where you can do deep work.
It’s time to finally say goodbye to progress droughts and hello to more progress streaks!
With no long-term commitment required, you can sign up in advance for what sessions suit your schedule and simply come prepared to co-work!
Just book your first or next FOCUS session on the FOCUS calendar and show up, that’s it.
Easy, simple and worth it.
Plus, each session is just £7 so won’t break the bank!
Oh, and just so you know, these sessions won’t be cold, generic co-working spaces that lack personality and connection.
Inside Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS, we will create a welcoming, community-based workspace where we can work individually without working in isolation.
What to expect inside Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS?
Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS is a book-as-you-need co-working space. You are welcome to book your sessions as you need them and there is no regular or long-term commitment required.
Here’s what you'll get access to:
- Intentional FOCUS time to beat procrastination, get work done and end your progress droughts.
- Opportunities to engage in deep scholarly work alongside others who also have little time and lengthy to-do lists.
- Facilitated sessions providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere to work individually but not in isolation.
- Real-time accountability to help you work on and complete your specific PhD tasks in the time allotted.
- The unique opportunity to connect with and work alongside other Scholarly Mamas® who truly understand the juggle-struggle.
By the way, we like to keep things small and intimate so spaces will be capped. Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
Are you ready to join us inside Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS?
If you are ready to kickstart your productivity, check out the Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS booking page which we'll take you to when you sign up below.
Once you've booked your first or next FOCUS sessions, all you have to do is show up to the session(s) you’ve booked with a specific task to work on in the time.
I can't wait to see you make consistent progress towards your goals and achieve the purposeful success you deserve!
Come on in Mama, let's do this - one FOCUS session, one task, and one mini-milestone at a time!
So Mama... Are you in? Fabulous, let's begin!
These are our journeys of becoming!
See you inside :-)
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