Overcome a Fixed Mindset in Four Easy Steps

by Ruth Bomar | Jul 24, 2017 | Blog, Dissertation Coaching, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro

Over the summer, I enrolled in a Dissertation Coaching class which is part of my ICF coaching certification process. I am writing a blog series on issues that I faced as a doctoral student and the wonderful things I am gaining in my dissertation coaching class. Fixed...

Overcome the Imposter Syndrome in Three Easy Steps

by Ruth Bomar | Jul 22, 2017 | Blog, Dissertation Coaching, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro, Stress Management

  The Imposter Syndrome – Part One. Over the summer, I enrolled in a Dissertation Coaching class which is part of my ICF coaching certification process. I am writing a blog series on issues that I faced as a doctoral student and the wonderful things I am...

The View from the Finish Line

by Ruth Bomar | May 26, 2017 | Blog, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro

The Finish Line. On May 13, I stood at the finish line of a journey begun seven years ago in 2010. By the simple decree of the alphabet, I led the group of seven doctorates receiving their degrees that morning. While the brass band played the familiar processional of...

My Top Stress-Management Techniques

by Ruth Bomar | Apr 28, 2017 | My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro, Resiliency, Stress Management

My stomach was queasy. I couldn’t sleep. My head hurt. I sat in front of my computer and felt dizzy, because stress had moved in and was sitting on me like an elephant. I was facing a hard deadline. Something that could not be moved back or negotiated. This was...

Self-Determination in College Students with Learning Disabilities

by Ruth Bomar | Jul 5, 2016 | Blog, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro

Hello everyone! What’s happening with my research? There are several parts in my doctoral journey. Coursework, comprehensive exams, proposal writing, acceptance and approval to conduct research. The next step is recruitment of participants and then conducting...

Academic coaching helps you reach your goals.

by Ruth Bomar | Jul 1, 2015 | My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro, Resiliency

  Today I turned in my research proposal! The process of writing a proposal encompasses a great deal of learning. You have to be willing to admit what you don’t know and get busy learning it. The learning curve is uncomfortable. You feel awkward, unsure and...