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One thing that is positive about my time management skills is that I am good at making sure my responsibilities are done first.  I have 3 days a week that my kids are in daycare and at school and this time is used for my own schooling, appointments, and any other errands I need to get done. One thing I need to work on is making sure I am taking time to be with friends and family.  I can find this time by having coffee or breakfast with a friend and inviting my parents over for dinner.  One of the tools I use and find the most helpful for me would be checklists.  When making a checklist of what needs to be done, I take into consideration what the due date is and how long it will take me to do the task. Something I will begin doing is writing everything on my calendar.  Typically, I just write down my appointments on my calendar, but If I am going to balance things in a healthy way, without feeling overwhelmed, I need to start writing down breakfast and dinner dates, my prayer time, setting aside time for chores, etc.  This will help me see where I have extra time and where I maybe need to give myself a little more time.

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1. Improve study habits
2. Decide what college to transfer to
3. Start Career planning
4. Improve time-management skills
5. Build self-confidence
6. Improve overall health
7. Buy a new wardrobe
8. Visit my Grandma
9. Create Graduation plan with TRIO advisor
10. Start weekly meal planning

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When people think about who I am as a person, I want them to remember me as someone who had a kind and giving heart. Someone who did everything for the glory of God and spread love everywhere I went.

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The learning platform and library databases I used were Points of view, academic search premier, and JSTOR.  The one that I found the most helpful was the academic search premier.  I found it easy to navigate and it had easy access to helpful tools such as: easy save, send, and print buttons all directly to the right of each article and a button to get a glimpse at the article abstract prior to actually opening the article saved time in my search for what I was looking for.  The layout of the points of view and academic search premier were quite similar in how you search, change source types, and navigate overall webpage.  I found JSTOR to have a slightly different layout and felt less easy to navigate.  One thing I did enjoy about the JSTOR was the “text analyzer” which is a tool that allows you to use your own document to search for articles and books.

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Tips

Transitioning to College Life

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​For most young adults, college is a major life change that can affect the body physically, emotionally, and mentally. Moving away from home, living in the dorms, having to manage a rigorous academic schedule, participating in different activities and taking on new responsibility are all life changes that can cause great anxiety. The normal patterns of life during grades K-12 are gone and new challenges arise, such as having to wash your own clothes, finishing homework with no reminders, and making new friends. This huge change can cause a lot of stress and sometimes this stress can feel unmanageable. When the stress of this new life feels overwhelming, it is important to reach out for help right away. Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when it begins to take over your life it's a sign that we need some extra help to regain our mental and emotional ​balance.

Here are some ways to manage anxiety as you transition into this new phase of your life:

1. Take care of yourself. When you start to feel out of balance, it's important to do activities that are healthy for you and help keep you centered. Even if you have to force yourself to work-out at the gym, eat fruits & vegetables, or take a nap--- basic self-care activities can help to keep your life in balance.

2. Use some coping skills. When you feel like things are spinning out of control, keep going back to the coping skills that have worked for you in the past. Try journaling to express your emotions and process your thoughts, take a walk and get some fresh air, go off campus and be in "the real world" for a few hours. If you need other ideas for healthy coping skills, click here.

3. Get organized. All the responsibilities that go along with being on your own and taking college classes can be overwhelming. There is no one around reminding you what needs to be done. So get into a routine for studying & doing laundry. Make lists, get a planner, use a calendar app, and prioritize the things you need to get done. Embrace the fact that you have some independence, and learn to manage your time and responsibilities without someone looking over your shoulder!

4. Talk to people you trust. When life gets stressful, one of the best ways to cope is to talk to your "safe" people. These are people that you can talk to who will listen and support you. Some examples of "safe" people might be your mother, father, siblings, close friends, a pastor or mentor. Sometimes it can help to call a hotline and speak with a trained crisis counselor. Boys Town Hotline/Your Life Your Voice counselors are available 24/7 at no cost and can be reached at 800-448-3000.

5. Give yourself some time to adjust. Just because the first week or two haven't been as great as you hoped, things can and will typically get better as you begin to adjust to your new life. Some people tell themselves to get through the first 2 weeks before going home for the weekend. Some suggest that you wait a week before you even call home. You have to know what is going to work for you. But know that calling mom or dad 5-10 times a day for the first 2 weeks probably isn't going to be in anyone's best interest. Keep going, don't give up!

6. Talk to your school's counseling center. Most schools offer professional counseling that is free for their students. Talking with a licensed therapist is an excellent way to learn how to manage the challenges of life during college. A lot of students use the counseling center, so do not feel alone!

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Tips to help you start your college experience on the right foot.

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my advice to everyone would be to take care of yourself!  Your mental and physical health matter.

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1. Earn AA degree
2. Earn Bachelors degree
3. Start working as Psychiatric Technician
4. Continue schooling-earn Masters Degree in Psychology
5. Become Drug and Alcohol Specialist
6. Move into a bigger house
7. Adopt a golden doodle
8. Buy another home to make into a sober living house.
9. Get Married
10. Raise children into productive members of society with kind hearts

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When it comes to making a successful transition to college I think time management is going to be a crucial skill to have and practice.  Making sure we are managing our time well will save us from procrastination or being overwhelmed with assignments last minute because we simply did not work class or study time into our schedule.  If we are managing our time well it gives us the time we need to complete our assignments with our full potential.
I also believe having a good support system is very important as you transition to college. Starting college brings a lot of change and a lot of work! Making sure you have emotional support and resources to help guide you in any way you need is important.

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Hey guys! My name is Brianna and I'd like to share a bit about why I'm in college and why I chose to start my journey here at CLC.
I'll start off by sharing that I will be pursuing a degree in psychology.  I'm very passionate about mental health and addiction and helping those who may face these struggles find true happiness along with their own strengths, inner beauty, and purpose.  Going to college for me is so much more then a degree or an accomplishment to add to my list.  It is the beginning of my journey to help as many people as I can grow through and from their struggles.   I chose CLC because I heard from many others that they have a wonderful support staff and teachers who truly care, they are much cheaper, and it's close to home for me!