Ashwin Anil, PD8, 9/23/20, Day C

Ashwin Anil
Modern Mythology
9/23/20
Period 8




At this current point in time, what specific goal(s) do you have for yourself? Why?


At this point in my life, one of the most important goals I have for myself is being productive and increasing my time management skills. Being a senior in high school is all about deadlines. We have to stay on top of our college and career choices as well as the current classes we are taking. I always tend to procrastinate and wait for deadlines. Achieving a productive lifestyle is the best way in improving my life because most of the issues that I currently have right now are because I haven't used my time wisely.



How do you demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal? (or these goals?)



I have tried to create a productive lifestyle by getting rid of parts of my life that drastically stop me from using my time effectively. I deleted apps on my phone that tend to waste a lot of time and get rid of completely unnecessary rituals. One of these rituals is my decision to have a snack or watch an episode of tv every time I work for about 10 minutes. I also try to improve my ability to stay on task even when the work I'm doing is too confusing or difficult. Another major part of being more productive is prioritizing the time you spend. I created a list where I would put the most important task to complete over minor ones. This has helped me clear my mind and focus on one assignment rather than worrying about another.



How does the world around you affect your perception of this goal? (or these goals?)


The world is made up of distractions that can easily cloud you from completing your goals. One major obstacle is my phone. Although my phone has a lot of access to resources that can greatly benefit my progression through my schedule it also holds access to a lot of time-wasting apps like games or youtube rabbit holes. my phone is a double-edged sword. I tackle this issue by giving it to my sister or placing it somewhere where it is hard to reach. My parents also rely on me to help them or do some favors for them. At face value, some of these jobs seem to be easy but can end up wasting more time than I expect. These daily distractions make me think that attaining a goal of optimal productivity is near impossible and it often makes me quit trying.