Time Strategies: Dealing with a Fickle Mistress

I'm looking forward to the open layout of this class. This, paired with the fact that my Neustadt class doesn't actually meet every week, means I already have set time to work ahead. I'll be working ahead as much as possible so that the end of the semester is easier. It's like Jory Mackay says, sometimes you just have to focus on starting. Granted, he says it in a much more complicated way that is meant to motivate, but essentially, I just need to start. That's what I'm going to try to keep in mind for this class. And though it may not be quite as relevant for the organization of this class, I think the three rules that Joynicole Martinez outlines for recapturing your time will be helpful to me for the semester at large. I have to prioritize. I have to focus. I'm considering starting a notebook for my first fifteen minutes so that I have proof for myself that I've been focusing on goals. I'm not good at goals, but goals are good for me, so I think that's an area I should focus on. And of course, one of my daily goals will often be "do online class."

by Blese

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  1. UnknownOctober 2, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    I couldn't agree more. I read the exact same article and pretty much interpreted it in the same way as you. The toughest part about getting things done is getting it started. In addition, I agree with your point that this perspective can really be applied to this course. I find that I do some of my best writing when I don't really don't feel like writing, but I make myself get comfortable and start typing away. Also, I think your notebook idea is super efficient. I got the idea from a reading I did in this course. I tried it two weeks ago and I haven't looked back. My life is much more organized and my priorities are in check. Worth it!!

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