Taking Control Of My Time
It has always bothered me to be in the middle of doing something that I'm doing, which usually needs to done and have to quit and start doing something else. I have my day planned out of what needs to be done and it makes me feel that I'm being thrown off course.
My problem is if there is not a flurry of activity going on around me, I have a hard time feeling urgency.
I think the best way to deal with this may be to just make a list and set timelines for myself to accomplish certain tasks.
I am a type A personality which means I like things in order and like to stay on point. I have had to adjust that at times in the classroom. It has become a little easier since I realize that sometimes distractions can't be helped.
I agree that practice does help, but also learning to be more patient and understanding is worth while. One important thing to note is that it is okay to sometimes say "no" if warranted.
Yes, instructors are thrown many curve balls throughout the day that are unexpected and sometimes hard to catch. It's a great skill to learn how to deal with these as they come, but this skill takes time to develop. Practice helps.
