Thing 1

The habit displayed in the 7 1/2 Habits of a Lifelong Learner that I portray the worst is "Have confidence in yourself as a competent and effective learner". I tend to be that person that always labels themselves as "poor test taker" and I don't have confidence in my own knowledge and experience. But I know I can complete my work and I can complete it well and effectively. However, in the back of my mind, I always doubt my skills and I show others that doubt. But as a future teacher, I want to learn how to show my students and other teachers that I am confident in what I know and what I am capable of.

The habit that I think I grasp the best is to "begin with the end in mind". This wasn't always something that came easily but after going through college for my Bachelor's degree in an area that I thought I wanted to pursue, but truly didn't, I had to remember not to discourage myself because I was now a little behind in my desired career of teaching. Rather, I started to see it as an investment in my future, both mentally and financially (because student loans are so fun). That way I reminded myself that it is better late than never to get started on what you love doing. I know that my career at the end of this will be so gratifying and worth the stress, which ultimately makes me less stressed and worried along the way.