Personal Struggles and SMART Goals
Overcoming Loss and Finding Strength
- Experienced the loss of both parents in a short period, leading to a decline in mental health.
- Found strength in family (husband and son) and through photography, shifting from feeling useless to wanted.
- Finds joy and peace watching sons play baseball, a tech-free zone surrounded by nature and supportive families.
- Baseball practices highlight the happiness derived from family devotion and simple moments.
Developing SMART Goals
- Goal: Pass psychology class with at least 80% by the end of the semester.
- S (Specific): Improve study habits and stay on top of assignments to achieve at least an 80% final grade.
- M (Measurable): Track grades weekly to ensure continuous improvement.
- A (Achievable): Study for at least 1 hour per day, 5 days a week, and seek help when needed.
- R (Relevant): Passing the class is crucial for academic progress and long-term degree completion.
- T (Time-bound): Maintain study routine and grade tracking until the final exam on May 5, 2025.
Reflection on Goal
- Studying consistently, staying organized, and using available resources will aid in achieving the goal.
- Achieving the goal will ensure on-time graduation and maintain a strong GPA.
- Success in psychology will reinforce the path towards becoming a teacher.
Goal: Improve Focus and Productivity by Reducing Multitasking
- Reduce multitasking by creating structured, distraction-free work sessions.
- Aim to improve work quality, reduce stress, and increase efficiency.
- Implement focused work sessions daily, eliminating distractions to fully engage with tasks.
- Expected outcomes include completing tasks thoroughly and faster, reduced mental fatigue, breaking the habit of unnecessary task-switching, and establishing a sustainable routine for deep, focused work.
- Plan to set aside 30 minutes every Sunday evening to review tasks for the week.