I am using the Gibbs reflective cycle. To reflect on my life. Yesterday, I was fiercely excited about taking a trip to Finland. I looked at schedules, analysed cycles and consulted my finances. I established it (quickly) as a goal. I felt inspired and energised at the thought of travelling, climbing, hiking, visiting and sightseeing. Giddy. It is good that I am able to have an idea, burn fuel and make a plan for the execution of said idea. However, it's not good that I was using time that I had set aside to do university work. My friends love my spontaneity, it is exciting! They remind me that not every day is going to be exciting and it's important that I continue to show up for myself and my work even though it's difficult. And it is difficult! It requires time and attention. My university education is my top priority because with my education I am able to work in an exciting and diverse field and get paid a reasonable wage. To stay focused on my studies I will need to plan for adequate sleep, appropriate assignment completion time and exercise. I will need to be mindful of my attention wandering and gently refocus when my attention drifts. I must be the sentinel of my mind.
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AuthorI used to live in Canada, work in forestry and dream about a career in medicine. Now I am studying Nursing and Midwifery as an adult. Archives
September 2017
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