Wondering if anyone has any tips for setting realistic deadlines (for writing, data collection, analysis, other misc. tasks)?

This was something which my supervisor picked up on regarding my progress. Was told that my work is "of excellent quality though sometimes she underestimates how much time it will take to complete tasks".

Anyone else have this problem? I'm almost 16 months into my 3 year PhD and would like to get this sorted. Advice very welcome!

Thanks

GM

If you think it will take one month, tell them it will take two?
If this is their only criticism of you, you don't have too much to worry about!

I suffer from the same condition. There is a very simple way to make a schedule.

Whatever your supervisor says, change the unit of measurements. So if he says " it's only gonna take you 3 days", then it means it will take you 3 weeks. If he says it will take 1 month, then it means 1 year.

Works great for me :)