The obstacles I will have to overcome to be successful in school are mostly personal. I have so much to do in my personal and professional life and it’s mostly because I don’t want to let other people down.
I believe I will have to find the ability to say “no” to the people in my life when they ask or expect me to do so much that I don’t have time for my assignments. Learning how to overcome that obstacle will lead me in the right direction as it ties in with my professional obstacles as well. I will have to learn to tell my supervisors that I can’t work overtime if I have homework to complete or a class to attend.
What are two specific time-management strategies you can use to help maximize your time during this class and reach your educational goals?
One specific time-management strategy would be to make a personal study calendar and stick to it. Put specific study times on certain days and stick to them. Such as, Mondays and Wednesdays study from 6pm-8pm.
Another time-management strategy is to prioritize assignments. Start with the assignments that count for more of your grade, because let’s face it, life happens and you don’t want to miss out on a paper that counts for 25% of your grade when the only other thing you’ve completed is an assignment that counts for