Another week, another challenge and lessons learned

I'm finally starting to get a grasp of the work I need to do. I still feel nervous and overwhelmed at times but definitely can see a pattern that helps me best achieve my weekly goals ( I set those myself to make sure I progress), and ways that work for me.

I've found the University Library very helpful and easy to use. I also realized how handy video tutorials can be. I like to write things down as I listen to a tutorial and find my way of understanding a given subject.

I also force myself to just write. I start by just explaining my experiences and how I felt about them. Then I take time to research and at the end I basically re-write same work in more formal manner. So far, so good. I felt it took me too long to get to this point but now I realize it's all part of the process of learning. In a way I'm learning by learning!

I no longer feel the constant "I can't do it" feeling but instead think : "Here is something new I need to learn". The best part about that is once I've learned it, there's a huge sense of satisfaction, and motivation that if I learned one thing I can definitely learn more.

On a separate note last week I got back to my teaching job for the first time in 6 months which I think really inspired me to be even more involved in this course and learn as much as possible, so that I can keep improving as a teacher. The energy I get from being back in the studio has helped me a lot. I've less time to study but more willingness now than before. I find it interesting that doing the job I love inspires me to keep developing in order to do it even better.

That's just the thought of this week.

I also had my one on one and that helped an awful lot to establish where I'm at and how I'm doing. I was reassured in my approach and now have the confidence to keep attacking those AOL's!

Hope you're all feeling a little better and less overwhelmed. If not, I'd say turn to your supervisor for help. Just to be pointed in the right direction might be what you need, I know that's what I did and it really helped.

How's everyone feeling about their AOL's? Feel free to share your worries and/or ideas of approach. This is just what worked for me but it's probably different for each individual.