I wrote this project in my room but at a reasonable time. For the hiraeth project I waited until last minute and it stressed me out. I found that starting the project earlier helps. I wrote bits and pieces everyday until it was finally completed. I wrote about this topic because it was required. This was definitely not my favorite thing to write about. I threw my own personal experience into it to try and make it more interesting and to personalize it. I will adapt my writing process by continuing to doing my assignments in a timelier manner and use the method of writing bits and pieces everyday until completed. I felt that this method was less stressful and allowed me to have time to revise it.
For my academic mindset assignment, I turned to the help of my parents. My parents are very observant and they have picked up on my habits and can relate to it as well. I personally feel that this was a good approach because my parents are very involved with my academics and activities. I explained to them the difference between growth and fixed mindsets and asked them to identify which one I related to more. Before I did this I identified myself first so that I could see if we were on the same page. The biggest obstacle was actually reading all of the articles about growth and fixed mindsets and all of the differences. To overcome this obstacle I made list to compare and contrast the different mindsets. I found this made it easier to spot the differences and made it less painful to write about.
I wrote this project in my room but at a reasonable time. For the hiraeth project I waited until last minute and it stressed me out. I found that starting the project earlier helps. I wrote bits and pieces everyday until it was finally completed. I wrote about this topic because it was required. This was definitely not my favorite thing to write about. I threw my own personal experience into it to try and make it more interesting and to personalize it. I will adapt my writing process by continuing to doing my assignments in a timelier manner and use the method of writing bits and pieces everyday until completed. I felt that this method was less stressful and allowed me to have time to revise it.
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10/11/2016 11:04:26 am
Alina, what a smart and yet almost obvious approach to talk to your parents regarding growth/fixed mindsets. Our parents know the most about us and it makes perfect sense to seek them out for help on this matter. It is funny that sometimes you can not see what is right in front of you. I am very glad I chose to read your blog and hope it helps me keep and open mind the next time I write. Keep up the good work!
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10/17/2016 06:25:10 am
I could really relate to starting the assignment earlier helps. I noticed when I gave myself enough time on the hiraeth compared to my academic mindset drafts. Better outcome in the writing process then when I'm rushing last minute.
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