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Often there are more than words or online imagery in your workspace—it might be children or pets or roommates or spouses. It might at times seem like you have information overload—as if you were standing in the middle of Times Square, New York, or Piccadilly Circus, London. Even the most focused and dedicated student can be easily distracted.
Often when focusing on one task, you lose track of others. That is why it is important to have a plan for stepping out of your other roles and into your new role as student. Don’t be tugged by online distractions—keep your place. Staying focused is a professional competency.
You all have multiple roles in life, and maybe “student” is a new role for you. Being engaged in the work requires you to plan, prioritize and create a space where learning takes place; to combat a feeling of selfishness that you might feel.
For this paper you will consider how to address distractions you might encounter as a student.
- Read the Week 2 Notes and Readings, which address life’s distractions.
- Review the article by William, D. K. (n.d.). 10 proven time management skills you should learn today located in this week’s Resources.
- Explore the resources under the Time Management Tool Kit. Make sure to complete the Time Management Tracking Table and at least one additional resource.
- Review the Walden Support Community resources and complete the Walden Support Networks Exercise.
Post a response at least 500+ words to the following prompt. Use the writing resources, writing samples, and the Discussion Rubric to develop your post.
Prompt:
Think about your plan to succeed during the first week of your next class. How will you manage your time and maintain your focus? Complete the Time Management Tracking Table and review the resources in the Time Management Tool Kit. Choose a few of the time management skills from the “10 proven time management skills you should learn today” article that you would like to implement in your life.
Develop and share your plan to manage your time and maintain your focus in future classes as you transition to the role of a student. Make sure to include specifics from the Tool Kit and the skills article.
All resources attached below:
Cook, L., & Bergren, D. (2011). Time management strategies.
This archived webinar provides tips for successful time management.