Week 10: And I've Done it Again

 

• Knowledge Gained: What did I learn this week, academically and personally?

This week saw a serious re-gathering of my thoughts, motivation and organisation. Unfortunately, I managed to miss another blog due to work/life balance, 2 sick kids and me also being unwell. It has been nice to get back to normal this week (slightly) attending both live classes, getting down to my last 2 pieces of assessment and obtaining favourable feedback for both of my most recently submitted projects. Academically, I learnt I need structure to be productive and personally this was also well and truly reinforced

• Challenges: What obstacles did I face, and how did I overcome them?

Unfortunately, both of my children have been sick so that has been my biggest challenge. To overcome this, I have leant on my support system, stayed up late and put in the yards when my house is quiet and just been "Mum". One of my most difficult, but also most rewarding roles!

• Successes & Strengths: What successes or strengths did I recognise in myself this week?

Resilience! When kids are sick all they want sometimes is Mum, so I have been at an arm's length most of this week. My resilience has had to kick in to get things done, stay on my game and try to get back to "normal". I am very impressed that I have been able to attend both classes (and also that I have not left this blog another week!)

• Application: How can I apply what I have learned?

Keep on keeping on! Sometimes there's no magic potion. Just gotta do what you gotta do. In saying that, the feedback I have received has definitely been a huge motivator and I am very honoured and flattered that Julia would like to use my Assessment 2 presentation to show future students!

• Areas for Improvement: What skills or knowledge would I like to develop further?

I need to get more organised and keep my motivation high. As we end the trimester, I could see myself slipping, but I am actively trying to stop this from happening!

• Goals: Based on my reflections, what personal goals can I set for the coming week?

Hand in my 2 remaining assessments on time and continue to attend my classes live. This is a non-negotiable for the next 2 weeks!