Overcoming Obstacles.edited

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Overcoming Obstacles
To achieve our goals and objectives, it is vital for us to mindful of how we spend our time. Most college students, especially first-year students, struggle to transition from the structured schedule of high school to the rather less-controlled plan associated with colleges. Consequently, the establishment of strategies is ongoing with the aim of helping us to manage our time. They include, analysis, itemizing, and prioritization.
In summary, we break down time to establish how much of it is at our disposal, then we identify the tasks at hand and finally arrange the assignments according to the required importance urgency. Not only can effective time management help you achieve your goals in school but it can also bring balance to your life.
Studies have proven that high levels of stress may hurt one’s grades. As a college student, you are exposed to a new environment and experiences that you were not accustomed to in high school resulting in stress. From being away from home for the first time to an unknown academic structure and even pressure to perform academically further aggravate stressful situations and result in low grades.
Therefore, it is crucial for a student to develop ways to cope with stressful situations. Looking for a social guidance and support can go a long way in alleviating these situations. Additionally, being optimistic in the face of adversity and parental help and advice can lead to positive coping.

Problem 2 describes a situation where inaccessibility of the Internet threatens to prevent you from completing a task. Firstly, I would contact the Internet provider to inquire about the causes of inability to connect the Internet and how fast they would be able to rectify the situation. Depending on their response and whether the task is time-conscious, I would look for alternative places to go where I would have the access to the Internet. The school library would be the best choice. However, if the school is situated far from home, I may contact a friend to surf the Internet at his place.
In problem 3, my co-worker is sick and with the project deadline approaching, I am required to work extra hours to complete the task. I would prepare a detailed schedule of activities I would perform. Consequently, I will be able to cater for both work and school responsibilities. Alternatively, if the work load is a lot to handle on my own, I could seek assistance from other co-workers.
Work Cited
Shields, N. (2001). Stress, active coping, and academic performance among persisting and nonpersisting college students. Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, 6(2), 65-81.