My Careers Atomic Habits Learning Intentions:

Atomic Habits:  

In class we are reading a book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. The whole idea of the book is using habits to improve by 1% each day. James Clear starts the book by going over his experience in high school where he dealt with a near fatal injury. He talks about how his injury set him back months but how he managed to use healthy habits to slowly become the person he aspired to be. I quite enjoy his writing, and unlike some “self-help” authors, he has some first hand experience and seems to know exactly what he’s talking about. I like the quote from the first chapter of the book that says “ We all deal with setbacks but in the long run, the quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits.” I really like the idea of habits and how much habits can change and improve your life.  I’m pretty excited to read this book.

What is a Habit?

A habit is a regular and sometimes subconscious routine or behaviour acquired through repetition. Habits are often so small you don’t realize you are acting on a habit. Habits can be different things, eating habits or preferences, addiction (which is a negative habit), or small things like locking the door at night are all examples of habits. 

My Learning Intentions:

I want to be able to grow not only as a learner with this project but also hopefully take away some of the information I learn and use it to improve as a person. I will start to incorporate habits into my own life and reflect on my habits and which ones are helping me grow vs. holding me back. 

VMV:

I will use my vision mission and values to keep myself on track and accountable for my learning. For this project, I’m going to focus on using my class time wisely and staying engaged and focused during lessons. I want to learn more about habits and take the time to explore any topics I don’t fully understand. I’ll use my Agency by asking for help when I need it, handing in my assignments on time, and using feedback to improve and extend my work. I’ll show GRIT by taking risks in my learning and pushing through any challenges that come up. I’ll also practice Self-Regulation by recognizing when I need a break and taking it responsibly.

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