FREE Webinar: The Dissertation Productivity Myth: Why Discipline Isn’t Your Problem – and What Actually Keeps Graduate Students Stuck

You know what needs to be done. You’ve read the articles, gathered the research, attended the meetings, and created the plans. So why does making consistent progress still feel so difficult?

If you’ve ever found yourself saying:

• “I know what I need to do, I’m just not doing it.”
• “I need a large block of uninterrupted time before I can work on my dissertation.”
• “Once this busy season is over, I’ll finally make progress.”
• “I should be further along by now.”

You’re not alone.

Many graduate students believe they’re struggling because they need better time management, more discipline, or greater motivation. But after working with dissertation students and faculty members, I’ve found that these are rarely the real problems. In this webinar, we’ll explore the hidden productivity traps that keep intelligent, capable graduate students stuck—even when they deeply care about finishing their degrees.

You’ll discover why traditional productivity advice often fails in the dissertation process and learn what may actually be standing between you and consistent progress.

• Why knowing what to do doesn’t automatically translate into doing it
• How perfectionism quietly sabotages progress while convincing you that you’re being productive
• Why waiting for large blocks of time often leads to more procrastination and less progress
• The surprising role decision fatigue plays in dissertation delays
• Why burnout, overwhelm, and avoidance are often symptoms—not the problem itself
• What successful dissertation students do differently to maintain forward momentum

Who Should Attend: 

• Master’s students completing a thesis
• Doctoral students at any stage of the dissertation process
• ABD students struggling to regain momentum
• Graduate students who feel stuck despite knowing what needs to be done
• Faculty members who support graduate student success

By the end of this webinar, you’ll have a new understanding of what’s actually keeping you stuck, why working harder isn’t the answer, and how to begin thinking differently about productivity, progress, and dissertation success.

Because the problem may not be your discipline. And the solution may not be what you think.

Date & Time
🗓️ Thursday, June 25
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM EST (New York Time)

Taught by: Jessica Zimmerman