Accountability Tools

🗂️ Tools & Worksheet Library

Welcome! This page houses all the downloadable resources you need to complete the CBT for Dissertation Success course.
Each week includes worksheets, slide decks, thought logs, and tracking tools designed to help you put the skills into practice.

How to Use This Library

1. Click the resource title to download or view it.

2. Use each resource in conjunction with the weekly lesson.

3. Save the PDFs or worksheets to your computer or print them for convenience.

4. Repeat exercises as often as needed—skills build over time.

Weekly Resources

Week 1 — Introduction & Mindfulness

• [Week 1 Slides — Introduction & Mindfulness]

• [Week 1 Workbook Pages]

• [Mindfulness Daily Practice Sheet]

• [Reflection Journal Template — Week 1]

Week 2 — Challenging Distortions

• [Week 2 Slides — Challenging Distortions]

• [Cognitive Restructuring Worksheet]

• [Daily Thought Log — Week 2]

• [Weekly Writing Tracker — Week 2]

Week 3 — Perfectionism & Productivity

• [Week 3 Slides — Perfectionism & Productivity]

• [Decatastrophizing Worksheet]

• [Good Enough Writing Challenge Sheet]

• [Weekly Writing Habit Tracker — Week 3]

Week 4 — Motivation & Task Activation

• [Week 4 Slides — Motivation & Task Activation]

• [Emotional Reasoning Identifier]

• [5-Minute Rule Challenge Sheet]

• [Task Activation Checklist]

• [Writing Momentum Tracker — Week 4]

Week 5 — Managing Overwhelm

• [Week 5 Slides — Managing Overwhelm]

• [Overwhelm Check-In Worksheet]

• [Mini Task Sorter PDF]

• [Grounding & Reset Guide — Week 5]

Week 6 — Boundaries That Protect Your Peace

• [Week 6 Slides — Boundaries]

• [Boundary-Setting Worksheet]

• [Energy Drainer Identification Sheet]

• [Boundary Rehearsal Exercise]

Week 7 — Building Resilience Through Self-Talk

• [Week 7 Slides — Healthy Self-Talk]

• [Self-Talk Diary Worksheet]

• [Resilience Reflection Form]

• [Affirmation Tracker — Week 7]

Week 8 — Integration & Long-Term Habits

• [Week 8 Slides — Integration & Habits]

• [Personal Resilience Plan Template]

• [Daily Minimum Tracker]

• [End-of-Course Reflection Journal]

Tips for Organizing Your Resources

• Keep all PDFs in one folder on Google Drive or your computer.

• Use consistent file names (Week # + Title) for easy access.

• Check off resources as you complete exercises.

Need Help?

If a file won’t open or you’re unsure how to use it:

• Email:  [Dr. Czarny Contact Link]

• Include the week and resource name for faster assistance.

This library is your central hub for all practice materials, making it easy to stay organized and engaged each week.