Visualize Your Progress Dissertation Course

Transform your dissertation journey from overwhelming to achievable!

Take Control of Your Dissertation Today

Tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your dissertation progress? 

The Visualize Your Progress dissertation course provides PhD students with a proven visual framework to break down the overwhelming dissertation process into manageable steps, track meaningful progress, and maintain motivation from proposal to defense. 

The Visualize Your Progress dissertation course: A Research-Backed Approach

The Visualize Your Progress dissertation course is built on the science of small wins and visual progress tracking. Research published in Harvard Business Review found that "of all the things that can boost emotions, motivation, and perceptions...the single most important is making progress in meaningful work." Traditional dissertation planning methods often fail because they:  
  • Focus only on what's left to do, not what you've accomplished 
  • Don't break massive projects into psychologically manageable pieces 
  • Fail to recognize the multi-stage nature of academic writing 
  • Provide few opportunities to celebrate small wins

The Visualize Your Progress dissertation course addresses these limitations through a comprehensive five-building-block system that transforms how you visualize, track, and experience your dissertation journey.

The result? Consistent progress, reduced anxiety, and the momentum you need to finish your dissertation.

Who This is For

The Visualize Your Progress dissertation course is designed for doctoral students who:

  • Are working on qualitative or mixed-methods dissertations in social sciences, humanities, education, or related fields
  • Feel overwhelmed by the scope and complexity of the dissertation process 
  • Struggle with "invisible progress" where hours of work don't seem to produce tangible results 
  • Need a system that addresses both the practical and psychological aspects of dissertation completion 
  • Want to finish their dissertation without sacrificing their well-being

Whether you're just starting your dissertation or feeling stuck in the middle, this approach will help you build momentum and maintain motivation throughout your journey.


What to Expect

The 7-Module Course Includes

Module 1: Unlock the Secret to Dissertation Momentum 

•Discover the "Progress Principle" and how it applies to dissertation work •Identify your personal barriers to dissertation progress

Module 2: The 5-Part Framework for Dissertation Success

•Learn the five building blocks that transform dissertation planning
•Understand how the building blocks address dissertation challenges 

Module 3: Master Your Dissertation Timeline

•Create a comprehensive timeline with major milestones
•Work backward from university deadlines to establish realistic targets 

Module 4: Make Progress Visible & Master the Writing Process

•Create visual tracking systems to make invisible progress visible  
•Identify your personal writing process steps 

Module 5: Transform Overwhelming Chapters into Achievable Daily Tasks

•Create a chapter planning matrix that combines content and process
•Develop flexible weekly plans based on your visual trackers 

Module 6: Build Resilience Through Strategic Win Celebration

•Implement a system for recording daily and weekly achievements
•Create strategies for overcoming dissertation slumps 

Module 7: Integrate Your Complete Dissertation Success System

•Integrate all five building blocks into a cohesive dissertation plan
•Create a sustainable dissertation rhythm that prevents burnout 

About Erin

I'm Dr. Erin Sorensen, creator of The Momentum Canvas™. I developed this system while completing my PhD in International Education Policy from the University of Maryland in 2022.

Like many doctoral students, I found the dissertation process overwhelming, isolating, and at times seemingly impossible. What transformed my experience was developing a visual planning system that helped me see both the big picture and the small, manageable steps—to track what I had already accomplished and what still needed to be done.

Using The Momentum Canvas™, I went from defending my dissertation proposal to graduating in under a year. Now, I'm sharing this comprehensive system with other doctoral students to help them make consistent progress on their dissertations with purpose and confidence. 

Start Your Momentum Journey Today

Stop feeling stuck in dissertation limbo.
Transform your dissertation experience with the Visualize Your Progress dissertation course.

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