I definitely think that I have a lot more to work on with Growth Mindset. And hey, I guess that's a good thing cause that means I am using a Growth Mindset. I am, and have always been, a professional procrastinator. Lately though, it seems to have reached an all time high. I have forgotten about two exams in the last couple weeks and that's a bit frightening. I wanted to push myself to us a planner this semester and while I started out strong, I've slowly abandoned my planner. It's really difficult for me to develop a routine for myself cause I've never lived off a routine. I truly do want to work on this though. I'm sure school would give me a lot less anxiety if I could just stay focused on the task at hand and get things done. I feel I've made it pretty clear that I'm pretty far from achieving a Growth Mindset but the whole purpose is to use that to propel me and inspire me to reach that goal. For the second half of this semester I'm going to try to fill out my planner thoroughly so I don't miss anything. I'm also going to attempt not to put things off till the very last second. This post is actually being written earlier than usual for me. I typically don't start any homework till at least after 10pm. I know it's really terrible. I hope I can really hone in areas in my life where I can apply Growth Mindset because I think it would be very beneficial to me!
Ps. Meet Suri, she's my new fur-daughter. Basically my entire body is covered in scratches because I am her only playmate but I still love her. Oh, and she thinks she has to eat everything I eat, here she is trying to steal my Panera mac n cheese!
(Personal Photo of my new kitten Suri)
First of all, WHAT A CUTE KITTY. I love cats. On the subject of planners, I have to confess that I find them to be incredibly useful. However, I think there's a lot of unneeded focus on paper planners when online planners are just effective. I absolutely love using Google Calendar because I can sit down for an hour or so at the beginning of the semester and plan everything out. Maybe that would work for you!
ReplyDeleteHey friend! Checking back in. How are things going? Have you been able to effectively use a planner, or something similar, to track how you're doing and what's going on? I think that, event external to utilizing a planner or something similar, using the Growth Mindset is a very effective lens from which to view the possibility of expanding your organizational capacity. Hope everything is going well!
ReplyDeleteI FEEL YOU ON A SPIRITUAL LEVEL. I am too a professional procrastinator. It’s like I know that I have a big exam the next day, but I still manage to sit there for hours doing absolutely nothing, and I do mean nothing haha. For me, planners have always been an essential for school. If I didn’t have one, I would probably forget everything. Plus, it’s the most satisfying feeling to highlight an assignment off after you’ve finished it. I feel like we’re the same person because I also don’t start my homework till about 10 pm haha. I consider myself to be more a night owl. I wish you luck on reorganizing your schedule and getting it back on track.
ReplyDeleteAhh, your kitten is so adorable. I absolutely love cats.