[PD] Reflect on your plan to live as a developer

Coursework content

Now that you have your spreadsheet, you reviewed it, and you are confident it is a good picture of your availability and commitments on a typical week, we can reflect on it.

An important goal of this exercise is to observe your life from an external perspective.

Write a statement about your reflection. It should be at least 50 words long.
Don't forget to check your text with a grammar tool, such as Grammarly

Read it a few times aloud and ensure you haven’t missed anything. Ask yourself if this is what you had planned or a realistic description of what happens. Make any changes and iterations to it.

Now look at the number of hours you dedicate to each activity per week.

Ensure you include your energy and concentration levels when studying or CYF training.

Read the updated sample and iterate again on it, ensuring it has the expected level of detail.

Share your reflection with your pair. Ask them to ask you questions about the accuracy of it. Get them to help you to refine it.

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What is the purpose of this assignment?

Observing your week and reflecting on your real availability will be key to ensure you have a clear plan to achieve your ultimate goal, which is a job as a developer.

Be transparent in all what you are writing and thinking about, to ensure you have a reliable plan. Remember: the plan doesn't end when the CYF course ends.

How to submit

Add the following as a comment on this issue:

If you feel comfortable doing so, link to the updated Google Docs with your statement. Make sure anyone with this link can comment on it.
Add a comment about your discussion with your pair (up to 100 words). Remember to check the grammar and spelling before posting it.

Reflecting on my schedule has highlighted both strengths and areas for improvement. I noticed that I have a weakness in commencing my weekly assignment early. This makes the tasks to be packed, which can lead to overwhelm and stress. I need to balance the time spent to work on the task, and I will consider relocating tasks and eliminating time-wasting activities. By making these adjustments, I hope to create a more sustainable and goal-orientated schedule.

During our discussion, my friend and I reviewed each other's schedules and shared insights on time management. We both agreed that creating a balanced schedule is challenging but essential for achieving our goals. My partner suggested blocking specific times for focus work and breaks, which I found helpful. We also talked about ways to prioritize tasks and avoid overcommitting. Overall, the conversation gave us new perspectives and strategies to try, and we both left feeling more confident about making positive changes to our schedules.

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