The lifelong learning habits that I find to be the hardest are habits 4 and 7 1/2. Habit four is "Having confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner". I find this habit hard for a few reasons. I began my college career with aspirations of becoming a nurse. However, I received the letter in the mail stating to try again next time. I have a great desire to teach and I do not feel that I am headed in the wrong direction; but having failed once I often question my ability to succeed.
I also find habit four "Play" challenging. Between school, work, sorority duties, and life in general finding time to play is difficult. At the same time, when you do take that moment to be spontaneous, in the back of your mind you know that there is something else higher on your list of priorities. I have been able to take advantage of our wonderful snow days. You are never too old to go sledding...at least that's what I told myself.
The habit I find the easiest is habit seven "teach/mentor others". I tutor once a month for Tri-County Upward Bound. It is a program designed for economically disadvantage high school students. The goal of the program is to provide them with what they need to succeed in college. I was part of the program myself in high school and in so many ways it has contributed to my success. Being able to share my knowledge with these students is a blessing. Also, I am given the opportunity to learn from them. I believe each person despite their age has something to teach us.
Through Web 2.0 and setting up my blog I have realized just exactly how technology challenge I am. I am thankful for the step by step directions, without them I would be terribly lost. Though the program is challenging , I believe it is going to be beneficial to my career.
