ABSTRACT
Chapter 2 focuses on how a thesis writer can prepare their personal life for their thesis journey. This preparation is far from an easy task as each researcher/thesis writer is different and brings with them ways of being and doing that influence how the thesis is completed, and the type of support needed. Because thesis writing can become a totally consuming activity, it is useful for thesis writers to reflect at the beginning of the thesis journey about how their ways of knowing, being and doing affect how they engage with their thesis, how they can keep themselves healthy, and who they can rely on for support.
