Office Hours With Dr. Lacy

Marvette Lacy, PhD
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I help doctoral students finish their dissertations in 12 months or less so they can graduate and become DOCTOR!

  1. 4d ago

    How Trying to Be the Perfect PhD Student Made Me Fail

    Break The Proposal Trap Workshop: https://qualscholars.kit.com/a846c7f948  Your dissertation writing plan looks great on Sunday. By Wednesday, life has happened, you’re behind, and you’re wondering if you have what it takes to finish. I know that feeling. During my first semester in a PhD program, I tried to become the perfect doctoral student overnight. By Thanksgiving, I was burned out. By winter break, I was on academic probation. The next semester, I earned a 4.0. What changed was the support I built around the work. In this episode, I share the small changes that helped me show up consistently and how you can use them to build a dissertation writing routine that works with your actual life. We’ll talk about the difference between giving yourself rules and making those rules easier to follow, why doing the bare minimum can help you rebuild trust in yourself, and a seven-day writing challenge you can start today: one “s****y paragraph” a day. Trying the paragraph challenge? Come tell me on YouTube where you’ll write your four sentences each day. Many Ways For You To Stay Connected! Website: https://www.qualscholars.com/ Instagram: @qual_scholars Business Inquiries Only: contact@marvettelacy.com

  2. Sep 30

    Why Doctoral Students Silently Give Up

    Break The Proposal Trap Workshop: ⁠⁠https://qualscholars.kit.com/a846c7f948⁠⁠ You did not wake up one morning and decide to quit your dissertation. You missed one deadline, waited until you had better news for your chair, and kept waiting until weeks turned into months. In this episode, Dr. Lacy explains how one missed deadline can turn into four months away from your dissertation. She breaks down how shame keeps doctoral students silent, why calling yourself lazy hides the support you actually need, and how one student went from almost leaving her program to finishing her entire dissertation six months later. If you have been avoiding your chair or wondering whether it is too late to come back, start here. Many Ways For You To Stay Connected! Website: https://www.qualscholars.com/ Instagram: @qual_scholars Business Inquiries Only: contact@marvettelacy.com

  3. Sep 28

    Why Smart Doctoral Students Never Finish The Dissertation

    Break The Proposal Trap Workshop: https://qualscholars.kit.com/a846c7f948 You know how to work hard. So why can you manage your career, family, and everyone else’s problems but still feel defeated by one dissertation chapter? In this episode, Dr. Lacy explains why the habits that helped you succeed in coursework may be keeping you stuck in the dissertation stage. You’ll learn how reading, planning, and fixing citations can become ways to avoid writing, and why your imperfect draft may be exactly what your chair needs to help you move forward. Plus, Dr. Lacy shares how a ten-page rant about Beyoncé and Jay-Z helped her begin the dissertation she finished in two and a half months. If you keep working on your dissertation without producing pages your chair can review, this episode is for you. Many Ways For You To Stay Connected! Website: https://www.qualscholars.com/ Instagram: @qual_scholars Business Inquiries Only: contact@marvettelacy.com

  4. Apr 6

    How To Write Your Qualitative Dissertation Proposal Faster

    Dr. Marvette Lacy shares proven strategies to help doctoral students finish their qualitative proposals without burning out. She emphasizes mindset shifts, practical steps, and the importance of investing in support to achieve graduation goals. Finish Your Proposal Bundle: https://qualscholars.com/ Qual Scholars Community: https://qual-scholars.circle.so/ Qual Scholars' Instagram: https://instagram.com/qual_scholars/

    How To Write Your Qualitative Dissertation Proposal Faster

  5. Feb 11

    The 3 Rules to Finish Your Dissertation

    In this episode, Dr. Lacy discusses the significance of eclipse season and introduces her framework for finishing a dissertation. She outlines three essential rules: taking care of oneself through scholar basics, evaluating and creating a weekly plan, and maintaining regular communication with one's dissertation chair. These strategies aim to help doctoral students overcome burnout and achieve their academic goals more efficiently. Dissertation Information Stuck No More Workshop: https://qualscholars.kit.com/ab5bc15b47 Qual Scholars Community: https://qual-scholars.circle.so/ The Finish Your Dissertation Institute: https://qualscholars.com/theinstitute/  Qual Scholars Website: https://qualscholars.com/  Qual Scholars' Instagram: https://instagram.com/qual_scholars/ Book An Astrology Reading: https://www.qualscholars.com/offers/8q2V7xF3/checkout

    The 3 Rules to Finish Your Dissertation

  6. Feb 4

    Why Reading Is Blocking Your Writing Progress

    In this conversation, Dr. Lacy addresses common challenges faced by doctoral students, particularly the struggle with writing their dissertations. She emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself to write, rather than getting stuck in a cycle of reading without producing written work. Dr. Lacy discusses the emotional barriers that can hinder progress, such as imposter syndrome and the need for validation from others. She advocates for a shift in focus from reading to writing, encouraging students to develop their voice and ideas through the writing process. Practical strategies for overcoming writing blocks and enhancing academic success are also shared. Dissertation Information Qual Scholars Community: https://qual-scholars.circle.so/ The Finish Your Dissertation Institute: https://qualscholars.com/theinstitute/  Qual Scholars Website: https://qualscholars.com/  Qual Scholars' Instagram: https://instagram.com/qual_scholars/ Book An Astrology Reading: https://www.qualscholars.com/offers/8q2V7xF3/checkout

    Why Reading Is Blocking Your Writing Progress

  7. Jan 28

    How I Finished My Dissertation With Dr. Tasha Wearren

    In this conversation, Dr. Tasha Wearren shares her journey through the dissertation process, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced from data collection to defense day. She emphasizes the importance of community support, time management, and the need to honor research questions while navigating the complexities of qualitative research. Dr. Wearren reflects on her experiences, offering insights and advice for those currently in the dissertation phase, highlighting that the journey is not just about completing a degree but also about personal growth and resilience. How I Passed My Exams With Ease With Tasha Wearren https://www.youtube.com/live/TZl5Yns2e4M?si=kRDJhsq0isSEU3gb  Dissertation Information Qual Scholars Community: https://qual-scholars.circle.so/ The Finish Your Dissertation Institute: https://qualscholars.com/theinstitute/  Qual Scholars Website: https://qualscholars.com/  Qual Scholars' Instagram: https://instagram.com/qual_scholars/ Book An Astrology Reading: https://www.qualscholars.com/offers/8q2V7xF3/checkout

    How I Finished My Dissertation With Dr. Tasha Wearren

  8. Jan 21

    Why Is It So Hard to Write Consistently?

    In this episode, Dr. Lacy discusses the challenges of writing consistently, particularly in an academic setting. She shares her personal experiences of struggling with writing during her doctoral program, emphasizing that the difficulties often stem from a lack of structure, support, and understanding of expectations. Dr. Lacy highlights the importance of developing a writing process, seeking community support, and focusing on producing tangible results to build confidence. She encourages listeners to recognize the hidden challenges in academic writing and to seek out supportive environments to thrive. Dissertation Information Stuck No More Workshop: https://qual-scholars.circle.so/ Qual Scholars Community: https://qual-scholars.circle.so/ The Finish Your Dissertation Institute: https://qualscholars.com/theinstitute/  Qual Scholars Website: https://qualscholars.com/  Qual Scholars' Instagram: https://instagram.com/qual_scholars/ Book An Astrology Reading: https://www.qualscholars.com/offers/8q2V7xF3/checkout  Chapters 00:00 The Struggle of Consistent Writing 02:44 Navigating Academic Challenges 05:51 Finding Support and Community 08:35 Developing a Writing Process 11:43 The Importance of Results and Confidence 14:33 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 17:17 Creating a Supportive Environment

    Why Is It So Hard to Write Consistently?
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I help doctoral students finish their dissertations in 12 months or less so they can graduate and become DOCTOR!

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  • Creator
    Marvette Lacy, PhD
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Marvette Lacy, PhD
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    Office Hours With Dr. Lacy

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