Research Strategy Paper
Josh Goggin
GEN/200
June 21st, 2010
Felecia Pettway
Research Strategy Paper
There are several different times throughout any one individual’s own lifetime where they may come face to face with a form of adversity. Each individual has his or her own uniquely personal obstacle that they must eventually learn to rise above, and therefore also possess their own individual way of going about that process. We are different from one another in this way, yet so very much alike in all other facets of life that seem to correlate with each other and the experiences we are bound to share. No matter what the situation, and/or the individual circumstances involved, we are all a slave to such hindrances as procrastination, time management and/or the inability to focus on the task at hand. These three obstacles are as such that I have decided to take whatever measures are necessary in order to limit their effect on me and my work.
If one is to overcome their lack of time management skills, the other two obstacles (procrastination and the ability to focus) become almost non-existent as an immediate result. It may seem like an easy task; however, this task does require one to come to understand the definition of time management, as well as the ability to teach and then follow self discipline. The best way to overcome any obstacle would be to identify the problem, become informed about the problem, and develop a solution that helps address the problem in a constructive manner. I cannot efficiently or correctly manage my time, and I’ve developed a habit of procrastinating over the years that has only hindered any further success. If I were to overcome both of these problems, it could only improve my overall productivity.
Time management refers to a range of skills, tools and techniques that are used to manage time when accomplishing specific tasks, projects and/or goals. This set encompasses a wide-scale range of...