Reflecting back on my semester so far, I would say I have changed a bit. Early on in a few journal entries and discussion post, I emphasized the struggle I had with time management and keeping myself motivated. I found out that I need to keep myself busy to become successful, I am currently working this semester part-time, and need to manage my time carefully. Unfortunately, I still find myself stressing about time. I can honestly say, I think I have gotten used to worrying and leaving everything at the last minute. I had written that one of the payoffs of giving up procrastination, would be not feeling rushed all the time. That I would be more in control of my life. I think I was doing pretty well with managing my time until recently when
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I am more alert during the morning, and need to focus on doing homework and studying at that time. I have also learned that classes like math, require a lot more time, but I should not neglect my other courses. I have also came to the fact that writing myself daily do-to notes, does not work. Making a huge list of what I need to accomplish looks very daunting, and that I need to keep it short and simply with. I am going to start adapting sticky notes affirmations and post them around my office area or on the fridge, anywhere that I can see them daily. I have also been visualizing a lot more this semester, seeing myself getting work done, and doing well on exams. It has been one of the best habits I have ever developed, I see myself in my desired field doing well, and enjoying my career. This is also the first semester in which I have a job again, and have been managing my time better because I have no time to slack off as much. However I find my classes requiring more time, and work has not been helpful with giving me more hours. I expressed my concern with my supervisor towards the new changes. Giving me clarity that we were short staffed, and everything should be alright mid-October gave me some relief. I hope to get back on track with my normal study routine and make use of the extra time
I am more alert during the morning, and need to focus on doing homework and studying at that time. I have also learned that classes like math, require a lot more time, but I should not neglect my other courses. I have also came to the fact that writing myself daily do-to notes, does not work. Making a huge list of what I need to accomplish looks very daunting, and that I need to keep it short and simply with. I am going to start adapting sticky notes affirmations and post them around my office area or on the fridge, anywhere that I can see them daily. I have also been visualizing a lot more this semester, seeing myself getting work done, and doing well on exams. It has been one of the best habits I have ever developed, I see myself in my desired field doing well, and enjoying my career. This is also the first semester in which I have a job again, and have been managing my time better because I have no time to slack off as much. However I find my classes requiring more time, and work has not been helpful with giving me more hours. I expressed my concern with my supervisor towards the new changes. Giving me clarity that we were short staffed, and everything should be alright mid-October gave me some relief. I hope to get back on track with my normal study routine and make use of the extra time