Learning Challenges - Comodoro Technique

This week for my learning challenge I watched the video about the pomodoro technique.  This was a pretty interesting technique to watch since I'm the biggest procrastinator that I know.  I hate that I procrastinate things because it sometimes never makes me feel accomplished, or I have to rush through something and then I don't get a good grade.  I tend to beat myself up after I wait so long to get an assignment done.   I tried this out with one of my assignments and it really sorta worked.  I only tool a 3-5 minute break but that really was all the time  I needed. I feel like if I took a longer break I would have gotten distracted.  After my break I was ready to get back to my work and finish it.  I think that this method works well with me because the worst part of an assignment is getting it started.  But if I know that I am going to get a break within 25 min that might motivate met o go ahead and just start.

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Learning Challenges: Health/happiness

I think for this learning challenge I am going to share one of my health/happiness tips--exercising daily. I know, I know no one has time or energy to exercise everyday. But I promise you do.  You don't always have to run 7 miles and do 40 min of weights to get a good exercise.  Change it up and just go for a walk or a slight jog.  One of my favorite ways to exercise is swimming! I swim almost everyday.  I promise working out can benefit you more than you think.  Exercising helps to destress and clear the mind.  Working out give you endorphins to help you feel better and results in a better mood and then a better attitude and before you know it you had a good day. So challenge yourself to walk up and down your stairs a few more times, or enjoy the evening weather and go for a nice stroll around campus or your neighborhood!

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Learning Challenges: Time for reading

Time For Reading

I have never been one to love to read.  In fact I hated it for a very long time.  Since I am dyslexic it has always been a challenge to read a large amount of words, and really enjoy it.  Lately because I have to read so much for school I have come to love to read.  I see that it is good for you in so many ways.  First of your vocabulary grows much stronger and you learn tons of new words.  I try to read things fro enjoyment but sometimes I am just to tired of already reading so much for school.  The best way I get my reading is to read my bible every night.  This way I am taking time to read something that is good for my soul and I'm keeping up with reading every day. Challenge your learning skills by reading every night.  Dr. Seuss had it right when he said this:

                                               

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Be Positive: Learning by HEART

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Everyday I try and remember to be positive in everything I do.

I always try and encourage my friends to be positive because good things and kind people flow from positivity. 

So if you have a group text or you are siting with your room mates at breakfast remind them to be positive for the day! 

It just might make a Monday good for once :)