Day 7: July 7

I had a minor panic attack about this dissertation yesterday. Today, I snagged an appointment with my fabulous counselor. I also had lunch with an academic and pastoral colleague. With the advice both had to offer, I'm much calmer now. And I am committed to the following:

1. Do what's necessary.
2. Do what's possible.
3. Don't worry about what seems impossible right now.
4. If I get stuck while in writing mode, switch to editing mode, or to formatting mode, and vice-versa (remembering that there's more to this thing than just writing).
5. Reach out occasionally for advice and support, even to people who I don't want to "bother."
6. Take one day at a time.

Chapter 4 is almost complete. Time to move on to another chapter.