Thing # 1 Seven and 1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learners

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The Seven and 1/2 habits of highly effective lifelong learners are all very simple. I need to write about which habit is easiest for me and which is hardest. After viewing the tutorial, I wrote out each of the 7 1/2 habits and looked at them.
1. Set goals - keep the end in mind
2. Accept responsibility for my own learning
3. View problems as challenges
4. Have confidence in myself as a competent, effective learner
5. Create my own learning toolbox
6. Use technology to my advantage
7. Teach and mentor others
7.5 PLAY! Make it fun for myself and for others

The easiest habit for me is #1, goal setting. Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Planning is the first part of doing. I wanted to be a teacher, so I researched the requirements. I did some self searching to determine what kind of things I would like to teach and to whom. I spoke to some experienced teachers, college advisers, financial aid counselors, and put my plan into action.
The hardest habit for me is # 3, turning problems into challenges. It is somewhat difficult to turn an obstacle into an opportunity. I believe this is true for anyone. I can and usually do turn problems into challenges, by prayer, faith, and an open mind. For example, if I'm running late for work or school and traffic is heavy, I slow down. I pray for all the people on the road with me that we will all arrive safely to our destinations without an accident. It's hard to let go of road rage. It's hard to NOT get angry at the idiot that just cut me off. Habit #3 is the hardest for me to incorporate. But, I know Someone is watching out for all of us on the road (even the idiot who just cut me off). I let go of the anger, the obstacle, the problem. And it turns out for the best EVERYTIME. It's the hardest habit for me, but I'm still here, listening, teaching, mentoring, and lifelong learning.