Completint my doctorate is one of the hardest things I have done. There was so much I needed that I didnt expect. These are just ask few things I found helpful while completing my EdD
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Snacks
School Supplies
General Supplies
Snacks
You will need water, there's only so much coffee and tea we can survive on
Tumbler Cup
Im no fan of coffee but you will need some type of caffeine. Tea is my choice but you'll want green or black tea for caffeine
All Teas | 75+ Flavors, Green, Herbal
You will need snacks to get you through the late nights and early mornings of writing. These were my go tos
Pop-Tarts
If you're going to get a snack, chips are a great pick. Make sure you get one that isn't too greasy or will turn your fingers red.
RUFFLES® Original Potato Chips
School Supplies
These will be all over your desk and notebooks. Get a bunch
Sticky Notes
For those of you doing interviews and transcribing, invest in good headphones. You want something comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
Bluetooth Headphones
You're going to need a planner to keep track of deadlines and meetings. This was my go to
Passion Planner
I got a fancy keyboard to motivate me to write. Make sure its one that brings you joy. Mine clicks and lights up.
KEYBOARDS Tagged "typewriter keyboard"
Invest in one of these, dont just trust your computer. Back up your dissertation and all docs you need to finish. The last thing you need is to lose all your data
Hard Drives, SSD & Storage
General Supplies
We love the people we live with but sometimes they won't shut up. Signal to them loud and clear with these and for when they still want to talk this will block them out.
Ear Defenders
Some days doing work outside of home helps but you will want some peace and quiet so grab a pair of these
Loop Earplugs
You will need something so you dont rip your hair out of frustration. This fidget toy was my go to as you can squish it as hard as you like and its durable.
