Although I used my organisational expertise to manage my …show more content…
This is despite having organisational skills involving a dedicated attitude, setting goals, taking breaks and separating tasks into manageable pieces (McKay, 2017). Initially, I challenged myself by limiting time during weekly activities, which inflicted exam edginess and was therefore unproductive. Meanwhile, measuring the length of time I required to complete a task gave me a motivational aim to compete with, similar to a game. This improvement was insightful however not completely fulfilling, causing me to research academic writing. I found a consistent view, as Eidman-Aadahl (2013) believed; writing is a skill that improves with practice, awareness of purpose and audience. By incorporating Eidma-Aadahl’s advice and ensuring I leave extra time to complete academic tasks, I remain determined to achieve this …show more content…
I feel adjusting my written communication approach and engaging with active peers in the future provides me with multiple perspectives, alternate techniques, broadens research options and can simplify theoretical information. Combining independent and social learning I believe teaches me multiple ways to comprehend information, and both auditory and reading are necessary skills as a psychologist. Furthermore, written communication experience benefits me when entering digital workforces. I feel this unit was an opportunity to strengthen emotionally through self-awareness. By recognising natural or previously earnt skills, I identified how they overlapped into studying now, or future employment. I believe distinguishing short and long term goals was a reminder of my purpose for studying. Meanwhile, Stevens & Cooper’s (2007) reflective information, exposed a deeper learning method I intend on practicing to detect areas of concern and improvement. Thus, this aids me to transfer theories into future, professional practice (Schön,