I want to start by writing what I first thought of, before writing this blog. I think it was a great opportunity that I did not use well, almost wasted. It was an excuse to break the continuous cycle that I had. And I did change a bit, but that bit is not enough in my eyes. Since it has been a lot to change that one bit. But if you are determined enough it can be accomplished for sure.
I can say I was caught off guard, it was really an excuse to change but I guess not. We have a lot of these 14 days to go through I guess. We really do, I will continue to plan my days like usual but add a sprinkle of discomfort to it so it can feel like a challenge.
It was a great way to help us establish new habits or break old ones. Struggling to maintain the routine due to various reasons, such as lack of motivation or unforeseen circumstances make it harder than it is, to stick to a new routine for an extended period of time.
Missing a few days of finished work is quite discouraging, but it is always useful to remember that setbacks are a natural part of the process of forming new habits.
Identifying the barriers. This reflection helps to develop a better plan for future challenges. I would say it was a slap on the face of how slacked of I am :’D
Really studying before relaxing is the way that should be, I realized that more. It is a huge step for the quiz week self. I'll continue on that. :))
Great feedback. In reality thinking every morning what's my game plan isn't practical is it. It was designed to make you AWARE that you were at the beginning of a new day. What if I had asked you to spend 5 minutes just sitting and breathing deeply. This would have maybe been more effective. The challenge was really just to make you aware that each day is a new day and each end of the day should be a time for reflection. For example if we were mean to someone or rude, it would surely be better to reflect on that and set it right as soon as possible rather than just let it go. Reflection is important, and thinking how we can be better , but at the same time understanding that its all a growth process. writing things down is a shock, it makes people uncomfortable because it forces people to see or admit things that they maybe don't want to , it becomes truth. Maybe some of my students aren't ready to see the truth...but seeing and accepting without judging is how it should be. I hope that you did not feel judged. Maybe the pressure to do something every day for 2 weeks was too much but that's the way that this kind of thing works. Maybe I attempted too many things , I just wanted people to beware of what was holding them back and aware of what small changes could be made quickly and easily for a more productive and happier day and how the mind and the body are connected and how food and exercise affects performance. There is no fail or pass really with this, although yes it does need to be graded...Maybe it should be called the self awareness plan :) Its interesting though, IF you feel you want to fight it...why? I only asked 5 or 10 minutes out of your day. Your day has 24 hours in it, 288 hours17,280 minutes and I asked for 10... not even 0.5% of your day :)
ReplyDeleteI hope that you realized something small whatever it may be, the rest, like me, you have a lifetime to learn .