Assignment 14A - Halfway Reflection

Assignment 14A - Halfway Reflection

"Tenacity"

1. Tenaciousness is a competency. Some of the behaviors I picked up that helped in maintaining this course I actually already had because of my current strict deadline-based job. A lot of it is setting goals for myself and actually seeing these goals to fruition. I usually start small by completing small portions of a large project with a timeline. I also leave myself a little wiggle room where if I am not able to complete something because something comes up or I just don't feel like doing it, I have some time to make it up without affecting the overall schedule.

2. Tenaciousness is also about attitude. I feel like giving up rather frequently. I have a lot of moving parts in my life and sometimes when one thing takes more of a precedence than the other it's hard to keep up with the others. It can be difficult to remain positive and not let it overwhelm you, but I think ultimately the best thing for you is to feel those occasional moments of feeling utterly consumed because you learn how to overcome it. The past few weeks I have felt this way as my grandmother suddenly passed away and I had to step up and be there for my mom during a time of immense struggle. My family started fighting as they were grieving and planning my grandmother's funeral and it all got to be too much, so I had to actually back-burner my schoolwork and focus on my family and maintaining myself during the busiest month of the year for my job. Ultimately, as things calmed down and I was able to screw my head back on straight, school fell back into place which led me here. It's easy to get lost in the madness- but if you keep looking straight ahead and moving forward (even if you're dragging your feet) eventually it will pass.

3. Three Tips. I mentioned one before- keep moving forward even if you're dragging your feet. Learn from those around you and don't hesitate to ask for advice. Always remember "This too shall pass".