For this exercise, I'd like you reflect on the past two months. In your post for this exercise, pretend that you're talking to a student from next semester's course. What would you tell them?
1) Tenaciousness is a competency. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course?
I won't lie. Sometimes I do wait until the last minute to even look at what's due for the week, but that's life! You have to roll with the punches. But one of the best ways to do well in this course is to put a lot of thought into what product you're developing as well as speaking to others about it - you will find that many people are as excited about your idea as you are and they will often offer thoughts of their own to improve your idea! Listen to them. They are your future customers!
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 haven't felt like giving up in this course yet but I have felt overwhelmed by the amount of work due for this course and others. It's okay to feel down and it's okay to take some time for yourself, but let the stress fuel you until you're on top of things again (good luck, pals!). Write out a to-do list, rearrange in order of priority, and then set a schedule for yourself.
I don't know that I've developed a tenacious attitude in the last two months; I don't feel that I've changed at all. I just know what my responsibilities are and somehow get them all done. It's one day at a time, right?
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. Prioritize your workload.
2. Know that these four years, these classes: they're important but they'll pass and on your deathbed, I doubt you'll be crying over not getting an A+++ in all your classes. School is important, but grades are not always measure of how well you're doing. Do your best and don't beat yourself up if it feels like your best isn't good enough. You are not defined by your failures or successes. You are enough as you are.
3. Breathe.
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Enjoy your spring break, pals! You've earned it!
Hey Rana, I am the same when it comes to work due for a week. I usually look the day of on canvas on the to-do list to see what I need assignments are due for that day. I agree with you that you just have to take it one day at a time and push through the responsibilities you have.
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