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When I need to boost my mood or re-focus… One of my goals for this semester is to stay focused while completing school related tasks. I can do this by when I feel a need to re-focus that is a signal that I need a break from whatever I’m doing at the moment. Some of my most beneficial ways of doing that is going on walks, talking to my friends and family, or just going to get some food to give me a boost of energy. These activities make me take a mental break from the task needing to be completed so I can come back to it in a better mindset. These strategies will help me bring up my mood and energy to come back to the task being engaged and focused.
Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle include… Another goal for me this semester is to be more proactive and having a balanced lifestyle. This is so I feel less stressed and have more time to myself for what I want to do. Some ways I can achieve this is by planning out my schedule, writing down due dates and not waiting till the night before to do assignments. These strategies combined will not only help me get assignments done on time, but help me have more time to myself, go out with friends, and getting a good amount of sleep.
In discussions and conversations, I help to build and extend understanding by… My final goal for this semester is to try and be more active in discussions during class. Normally I am a very quiet student and I am more of a listener. But this year I want to try and participate more to bring out my own ideas and opinions to the class to maybe help them understand more as well. This can be achieved by pushing myself to put my hand up to answer questions. Also, by being more vocal in group discussions to share out with the class. If I can do this I believe it will have a positive impact on my learning.