Exercise #1
My next steps:
1) Meet with advisor at the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
David Schaafsma, Director of the English Department referred me to Kathleen Kruhl to advice me on class selection for next semester. I have an appointment with her for next week.
2) Go on a job interview:
I never heard back from the employer who was to reschedule my interview. I contacted her a few times and left messages.
3) Register for spring classes:
I will register for classes after meeting with Kathleen Kruhl on Monday.
4) Ask about acquiring a T.A. position.
I approached my Entrepreneur professor about a T.A. position with her class. She stated that she was flattered that I would ask and would look into it and get back with me.
Exercise #2
The Buddy System
Step One: Looking Back.
I reviewed the actions I took during the previous week to accomplish my weekly goals with my buddy Caryn. With the exception of not getting a job interview, everything went very well. I also informed Caryn that the Honors College contacted me via-email to invite me to apply to the program.
Step two: Flow Chart and Goal Calendar Update.
According to my planning wall I am only a few days late on accomplishing my goals. There are no unseen problems affecting my progress. I have adjusted my target dates to correspond with next week’s agenda.
Step Three: List of First Steps.
I have updated my list to include applying for the Honors College by tomorrow and there is no need to cross out any steps.
Step Four: Problems.
The only problem I encountered last week is not going on a job interview. I am not discouraged and will seek other opportunities.
a) Hard Times
I did not attend class last week due to a problem with my hand. Since my last blog, my hand has greatly improved. I really think the pain I was experiencing was stress related. My buddy Caryn and I met on Monday at BSB at 9:30 in the morning. Caryn was kind enough to meet with me on short notice while she was between classes. We started our meeting by discussing hard times. I vented about my hand hurting, my lack of money, how much work I had to complete for finals and whatever else I could think of. She listened for several minutes without interrupting me. I really appreciated her listening to my problems because it helped to relieve the stress I was experiencing. I asked her if she was having personal problems as well. Caryn shared with me that she is also stressed, primarily about completing her final exams. Our hard times session was quite productive and at the end of our meeting we were both laughing and having fun together.
b) Brainstorming – and Barn-Raising
I shared with Caryn that completing the semester with good grades is one of the goals I have set for this year. I told that I am feeling stressed about completing a final project in my entrepreneur class. After our session I decided to contact a class member to assist me with my project. I called the classmate and she agreed to help.
Step Five: Next Week’s Plan.
a) Weekly Calendar
1) Tomorrow I will meet with the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 9:30 a.m.
2) Apply to the Honor College at 8:30 a.m.
3) Complete class projects at 1:00 p.m.
My weekly calendar has been updated and transferred to my pocket calendar.
Step Six: Evening.
Journal:
Today I accomplish a lot in the way of class work. I feel tired but satisfied. I am also feeling more hopeful about my future as time passes.
List of Fist Steps:
The only new step I have added is applying to the Honors College.
Rewards:
I took a hot bath and drank pineapple juice.
Dreaming:
When I go to bed tonight I will imagine that my financial problems have been solved. I will look forward to accomplishing my future goals.
My next steps:
1) Meet with advisor at the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
David Schaafsma, Director of the English Department referred me to Kathleen Kruhl to advice me on class selection for next semester. I have an appointment with her for next week.
2) Go on a job interview:
I never heard back from the employer who was to reschedule my interview. I contacted her a few times and left messages.
3) Register for spring classes:
I will register for classes after meeting with Kathleen Kruhl on Monday.
4) Ask about acquiring a T.A. position.
I approached my Entrepreneur professor about a T.A. position with her class. She stated that she was flattered that I would ask and would look into it and get back with me.
Exercise #2
The Buddy System
Step One: Looking Back.
I reviewed the actions I took during the previous week to accomplish my weekly goals with my buddy Caryn. With the exception of not getting a job interview, everything went very well. I also informed Caryn that the Honors College contacted me via-email to invite me to apply to the program.
Step two: Flow Chart and Goal Calendar Update.
According to my planning wall I am only a few days late on accomplishing my goals. There are no unseen problems affecting my progress. I have adjusted my target dates to correspond with next week’s agenda.
Step Three: List of First Steps.
I have updated my list to include applying for the Honors College by tomorrow and there is no need to cross out any steps.
Step Four: Problems.
The only problem I encountered last week is not going on a job interview. I am not discouraged and will seek other opportunities.
a) Hard Times
I did not attend class last week due to a problem with my hand. Since my last blog, my hand has greatly improved. I really think the pain I was experiencing was stress related. My buddy Caryn and I met on Monday at BSB at 9:30 in the morning. Caryn was kind enough to meet with me on short notice while she was between classes. We started our meeting by discussing hard times. I vented about my hand hurting, my lack of money, how much work I had to complete for finals and whatever else I could think of. She listened for several minutes without interrupting me. I really appreciated her listening to my problems because it helped to relieve the stress I was experiencing. I asked her if she was having personal problems as well. Caryn shared with me that she is also stressed, primarily about completing her final exams. Our hard times session was quite productive and at the end of our meeting we were both laughing and having fun together.
b) Brainstorming – and Barn-Raising
I shared with Caryn that completing the semester with good grades is one of the goals I have set for this year. I told that I am feeling stressed about completing a final project in my entrepreneur class. After our session I decided to contact a class member to assist me with my project. I called the classmate and she agreed to help.
Step Five: Next Week’s Plan.
a) Weekly Calendar
1) Tomorrow I will meet with the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 9:30 a.m.
2) Apply to the Honor College at 8:30 a.m.
3) Complete class projects at 1:00 p.m.
My weekly calendar has been updated and transferred to my pocket calendar.
Step Six: Evening.
Journal:
Today I accomplish a lot in the way of class work. I feel tired but satisfied. I am also feeling more hopeful about my future as time passes.
List of Fist Steps:
The only new step I have added is applying to the Honors College.
Rewards:
I took a hot bath and drank pineapple juice.
Dreaming:
When I go to bed tonight I will imagine that my financial problems have been solved. I will look forward to accomplishing my future goals.
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