November Blog

This is my second to last blog of the year which is really exciting because that means 2020 is almost over. I learned from our exercise in class on Study Plan/To do list that like many others I am a habitual  procrastinator. This exercise allowed me to set small goals and accomplish tasks at an incremental rate. Through this experience I was able to feel like I wasn't drowning in homework and my anxiety seemed to be lower. I will use this procedure in future finals' weeks to allow myself to relax but still accomplish goals.

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