Thing 2: 7 1/2 Habits

I think the easiest habit for me is to create my own learning toolbox, Habit #5. In most things I do, I will spend time beforehand gathering and reading information, consulting others, and setting up, be it a course assignment, lesson planning, travel itinerary, new cooking technique, etc. (In fact, I tend to overkill the research, thinking that there may be 'one more thing' out there that I haven't found!)

The hardest habit for me is #3, viewing problems as challenges and learning opportunities. Accepting and understanding that challenges, and sometimes failure, are part of the learning process is intuitive. Yet, when obstacles present themselves, it is sometimes tough not to feel frustrated or overwhelmed. I just have to recognize and remember that often the most creative solutions come from the greatest challenges!