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| Karen Ablonsky | |||||||||||||||
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| Eng 109 | |||||||||||||||
| Helpful Habits | |||||||||||||||
| ����������� This was my first semester back in school after being out of high school for a few years.� Being back in school has been a huge adjustment for not only me but for my family as well.� The past couple months have been quite a challenging job trying to juggle a home, kids, and academics.� I had to find a way to deal with all the daily activities while staying focused on what is important to me, which is finishing college and keeping my family happy.� Daily habits such as being prepared, a daily/weekly planner, participating in class, and maintaining a positive attitude are what has helped me through my first semester in college with confidence and success. | |||||||||||||||
| ����������� Starting school with good habits is extremely helpful not only for classes but you can bring the habits you start into your personal life and into your future.� Before classes started, I made it a point to get all my books and supplies together so that I would be well prepared.� I also walked around the campus to find where the classrooms where located and planned the route to get me to all of them on time.� For the first week of school I left the house 15 minutes early to get into the habit of not being late, which I have stuck with all semester and have not been late for any of my classes.� | |||||||||||||||
| ����������� Another beneficial habit useful is the use of a daily/weekly planner which can used to write all assignments, tests, and any appointments you may have.� Always remember to allow time for studying and time to be with your family or friends.� If you want to go out to dinner with friends or family you can block a time in your planner which would help keep track of how you are spending your time. | |||||||||||||||
| ����������� In many classes participation counts toward your final grades, so don't be afraid to join in.�� I made a point to sit in the front rows of all my classes, where I was able to hear the professors better and wouldn't be tempted to get distracted.� Being an active participant has also helped me to stay prepared for class.� Reading chapters ahead of the lectures helped with taking better notes and understanding what the professors where explaining during class lectures and discussing. | |||||||||||||||
| ����������� The best strategy for academic confidence and self-acceptance is staying positive.� A great positive attitude will help you get through the hard times in and out of school.� Staying positive will not only help your self-esteem but, lower your anxiety levels, and contribute to good personal relationships.� So many people waste their time feeling sorry for a bad test grade or lower then expected grade on a paper.� Remember we are in control, whether we know it or not. | |||||||||||||||
| ����������� A self-confident person can be defined as trusting their own abilities, having a general sense of control in their lives, and believing that, within reason, they will be able to do what they wish, plan, and expect.� College is a stepping stone for your life success, and success requires making a plan and sticking to it. | |||||||||||||||