I feel that this weeks lecture was geared for me specifically and honestly couldn't have come at a better time. I have always been able to manage my time well, up until the last few months. It is Monday night, 11:40pm and instead of sleeping, I am catching up on school. I don’t know if it is sad and a poor reflection of my character that I have fallen behind, or is it more admiral that I am able to make the sacrifice and get the work done? I want to be thought of as someone that can be depended on and I should be. As I told Dr. Butters, while I can be successful at everything else, I don't want to be identified as the student who struggles. The one that is behind.
In September, I found out that my beautiful wife is pregnant with our first son and I could not be more happy. Up until that point, I have been able to successfully manage my time and all that I need to do. Whether it be working 96 hours straight at the fire station, teaching during the day and working a second job at night. I have always been able to be the best ME! The best husband, the best father, the best son, the best instructor and fireman! However, of late, I feel like things slip away. Jenelle being pregnant is wonderful, but has made life complicated, as her pregnancy has had its ups and downs.
Reflecting upon the quadrants, I look at my life and its current crazy haze as a combination of all four quadrants. At the moment, I do procrastinate getting work done and always have as I work best under pressure. Although someone might insinuate that procrastination is a character flaw, the ability to work well under immense pressure has in fact made me a successful fireman. I perform best in the first quadrant. In addition, I live my everyday life in the second quadrant, always planning and making lists of things to accomplish. I still think that my day to day tasks revolve around planning and creating new opportunities, if not for me, at least for my students. Third, just like my father, I am a “Yes Sir!” Without a second thought, I always take on extra tasks that may not be urgent or important. I do this as I like to be known as someone that gets things done and can be relied upon. Finally, I analyze the slacker category and while I don’t watch much TV or spend too much time on social media, I call this the “ME” category, as I tend to take the time to myself. It varies from an hour at the gym or cooking in the kitchen, this is my time to zone out and I think that it is essential and much needed. A quick and quiet release.
While I am looking at the end in mind, regarding my masters degree, I am being reactive to being behind in school and not proactive. This week has made me internalize a lot and I need to figure out a better way to time manage. Why should I fail because one more thing has been added to my life? At the end of the day, I need to prioritize and understand that First things First. This is something I need to work on!!!
Cheers,
Nick
In September, I found out that my beautiful wife is pregnant with our first son and I could not be more happy. Up until that point, I have been able to successfully manage my time and all that I need to do. Whether it be working 96 hours straight at the fire station, teaching during the day and working a second job at night. I have always been able to be the best ME! The best husband, the best father, the best son, the best instructor and fireman! However, of late, I feel like things slip away. Jenelle being pregnant is wonderful, but has made life complicated, as her pregnancy has had its ups and downs.
Reflecting upon the quadrants, I look at my life and its current crazy haze as a combination of all four quadrants. At the moment, I do procrastinate getting work done and always have as I work best under pressure. Although someone might insinuate that procrastination is a character flaw, the ability to work well under immense pressure has in fact made me a successful fireman. I perform best in the first quadrant. In addition, I live my everyday life in the second quadrant, always planning and making lists of things to accomplish. I still think that my day to day tasks revolve around planning and creating new opportunities, if not for me, at least for my students. Third, just like my father, I am a “Yes Sir!” Without a second thought, I always take on extra tasks that may not be urgent or important. I do this as I like to be known as someone that gets things done and can be relied upon. Finally, I analyze the slacker category and while I don’t watch much TV or spend too much time on social media, I call this the “ME” category, as I tend to take the time to myself. It varies from an hour at the gym or cooking in the kitchen, this is my time to zone out and I think that it is essential and much needed. A quick and quiet release.
While I am looking at the end in mind, regarding my masters degree, I am being reactive to being behind in school and not proactive. This week has made me internalize a lot and I need to figure out a better way to time manage. Why should I fail because one more thing has been added to my life? At the end of the day, I need to prioritize and understand that First things First. This is something I need to work on!!!
Cheers,
Nick