- I have had to learn self-discipline. It is so easy to just not do the assignments or not try hard on them because this is an online class, but I've had to learn to just grind it out and do the work because it will help me more to actually try and complete the assignments.
2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude. Talk about a moment or two when you felt like "giving up." What pulled you through? Do you feel like you've developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months? What experience or experiences most contributed to this?
- I kinda feel like giving up every week, but honestly I just keep in mind that I have to complete the assignments or I won't get the grade I want in this class. I don't feel like I've developed a "tenacious attitude" but I think that's mostly because I'm more concerned with passing the class than excelling at what I do in the class.
3) Three tips. What are three tips you would offer next semester's student about (1) fostering the skills that support tenacity and (2) developing the 'tenacious mindset' ?
- 1. Work ahead. I still have a tough time getting the motivation to work ahead and do the assignments so I just end up doing them at the last minute.
- 2. Get invested in the subject and coursework.
- 3. Actually try on all the assignments. Don't just do the bare minimum.
Hello Peyton,
ReplyDeleteI love your honesty in this post. I think being transparent with future students will be more beneficial than anything else. I have also struggled to work ahead. It would help if I just locked myself in the library and pushed ahead to not stress as much when the deadlines come around. I think the only thing I am typically pretty good at working ahead on are these peer reviews. I find it interesting what other students do for the assignments.
I can totally see where you are coming from when talking about when you feel like giving up. I am a server so I work long, draining hours and can definitely relate to feeling complacent and unmotivated at times. I also with I had the motivation to work ahead, but it is hard especially when I have other classes that need my attention. I think if I get more invested maybe I would have an easier time getting the work done. Great tips.
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