I plan to use brainstorming strategies to help me when I am stuck. 

When I am given tasks that allow for lots of space to be creative, I occasionally find it hard to sort through all of my ideas to produce a concrete plan. When I find a task challenging or hard to navigate, I can use brainstorming strategies to find ways to succeed. Some strategies include mind maps, lists, and diagrams. Using a brainstorming strategy can help me to clearly see my ideas on paper and help to formulate creative, fresh ideas. 

I will make connections between my identity and the work that I am doing. 

When I have the opportunity to reflect on my learning, I will try to make connections between myself and the subject matter. I will try to find ways to relate to what I am learning, and how it may apply to me in the real world. I can use this skill to see the subject matter at school in a new light and recognize the ways that what I am learning could benefit me in the future. 

I will prioritize my mental health by taking breaks from my work when I need them. 

When I am studying or completing my schoolwork at home, I can work for lengthy periods of time. However, studying or working for extended periods of time without breaks usually makes me feel quite burnt out, and I lose motivation to finish my work. One method that I will try to implement this semester is taking breaks every 30 minutes when I am doing schoolwork at home. I will try to take a walk, drink water or play with my dog during these breaks. This will allow me to focus on my work for longer periods of time, and I feel that the quality of my work will improve if I take care of myself and my mental health.