Wow, so while I'm quite familiar with certain social networks (I'm a Facebook addict!) this whole blogging thing is new to me. I've read lots of other people's blogs but never kept one of my own... so I think this will be fun. :o)
Now onto the "assignment":
Out of the 7 1/2 learning habits the one I am going to find the most challenging is "Habit #3: Viewing Problems as Challenges". A lot of times when a problem arises that rocks my happy little life I have a tendency to get frustrated and over-react to the situation. I often times don't think the situation through logically in the beginning and imagine the worst case scenario's first which then upsets me and sends me into a panic. Not until I've talked it through with someone like my husband or my mom and they help me logically see the problem at hand, do I realize that taking things in small steps rather than looking at the problem as a whole helps. A lot of the times the problems can be easily solved with some persistence and effort and thoughts. Once the "storm" has blown over and I have solved the problem, I look back and think to myself... "wow that wasn't as bad or as hard to deal with as I orginally thought".
Out of the 7 1/2 learning habits that I find the easiest it is a tie between "Habit #6 Using technology to your advantage" and "Habit #7 Teach and Mentor Others".
My husband and I originally met online and as our relationship grew more serious over time, it was up to us to find creative ways to still feel a "connection" with each other when we were miles apart. We both ended up getting webcams and microphones for our computers so that when we talked we could not only hear each other's voices but see each other live as well. Currently, I have moved away from my hometown (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) and am now living here in the Northwest. Most of my family and friends are at home but it's always so fun to share digital photos of ourselves to them over email. It's so fun to be able to have that instant connection and be able to post pictures that we'd only taken a short while ago. It's like having them share in the event with us.
"Habit *7 Teach and Mentor Others" I totally agree with the video we watched about teaching and mentoring being something you can give back to the community. In addition to working at the library I am also a part time gymnastics coach. I teach parent/tot classes and preschool level classes to 3 and 4 year olds. I find it a very rewarding job as I have learned that I am not only teaching these kids the sport of gymnastics but am also teaching them to socialize with others and follow rules and directions. Since the kids I teach are so young, going to gymnastics class is one of the first things they've done outside of the home and I'm one of the first adults they've had contact with besides mom and dad. When parents tell me that bringing their kids here has helped them gain confidence and eased them into the structure of school I feel very proud that I have accomplished something in the community. :o)
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