# 354: Tracking Progress on Long-Term Projects When Motivation Is Low

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Published: 2026-01-09T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I share various strategies to track progress on long-term projects like dissertations, publications, and other manuscripts, emphasizing the importance of accountability and externalizing progress. From time-based tracking and task checklists to visual cues and planners, I offer methods you can personalize to help you maintain momentum when motivation is low, feel accomplished no matter your pace, and celebrate any wins.

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