This week went much smoother as compared to week 1. I was able to keep to my time schedule more efficiently, especially during the first two days, this was probably due to my mid-week quiz. It motivated me to study as I had trouble understanding the topics which the quiz was on. I was able to have better control on meeting the 15 minutes breaks limit, however, I found that I was not able to concentrate with my phone next to me as I would be constantly checking it whilst studying and it was serving as a form of temptation to pull me away from work.
Though I was still struggling with stress from the family issues occurring, which affected my mood and my motivation to study, I was determined to keep to my study plan as I saw the benefits from last week. I knew that I had the capabilities to keep to the plan and wanted to reap from the benefits that came with it. I also wanted to prove to myself at the end of the week that I was able to achieve this.
My PPS scores came back lower than week 1, 4 points down. I believe that it was due to myself slowing adjusting and getting used to the study schedule, also I believe that daily study plans allowed me to have a constant yet gradual learning process that allowed me to take things once at a time. This greatly helped me though the week as I had lower levels of stress and anxiety with my daily school work.
Overall, I feel inspired to stick with the schedule plan for the following weeks and hope to see further improvements with my stress and anxiety levels.
PSYC1024 Rachel Lee 