Halfway Reflection

1. To handle this course there a few patterns that I have developed. I get the rest of my week done on Monday through Thursday. This allows me some of Thursday and all of Friday to watch the weeks lectures. Once I have watched the lectures, I use any hints Dr. Pryor to complete the weeks assignments. Generally this means assessing how to answer the two weekly assignments. These assignments require me to look deeply into this idea that I have required. To do this I have the ability to flesh out my thoughts and those around me. After these assignments I take the cupcake. I use the notes that I have taken on the lectures. Then I write my reflective comments on my groups posts for the week. Funnily enough, this last step has caused me the most trouble as I am often busy over the weekend and forget to do so.

2. I once felt I wanted to give up band in high school when I thought that my efforts were not getting anywhere. I also wanted to give up my in my AP Lit class. I had done poorly on many assignments but in reality deserved a better grade than was given. To push through both of these times I had to push past my thoughts of doubt and dedicate that energy to doing even better. Both situations worked out this was as I became section leader and got an A in the class. I am not sure if these two months specifically have shaped my tenacity, but I do think I am tenacious. My biggest points of growth these two months have been through my actions in getting into a combined degree program.

3. To gain tenacity I would recommend making a goal for yourself. If you can make a clear path for yourself to work through, it gives you the ability to dedicate your energy into fixing your problem. To do so I would try and harden yourself through small, daily challenges. They do not have to be anything fancy, but if you grow each day then you will always be a better you. Lastly, I would say a huge part of motivation and tenacity is the people that you hold close to you. It sounds sappy, but these people are the ones who will be there for you when you feel down. A hand to help can be the most effective way to get back on track.