I am having motivation problems in my class. I managed to finish the mini-project for last week, get through the week's videos, do one of the sets of practice exercises, do the evaluations for the mini-project, and one of the quizzes this weekend. I still need to finish the second set of practice exercises, take that quiz, and then finish this week's mini-project.
This is the week we switched from scripting-type programs to OOP. It is a bit of a change for me. I didn't find it as frustrating as animation, but it still took some work to remember how it is different. I am glad we are making the change, because I don't do much OOP when I am writing my scripts for work. I should just make myself do it, but I am usually more focused on getting what I need done rather than how I am getting it done.
I did suspect that I would have a motivation problem when mostly through the class. Why is it the closer I get to the finish line, the harder it is to keep on? I mean, you'd think that seeing how little remains would be so motivating, but instead, it feels like I have just done too much already. SO, knowing all that about myself, I have promised myself a new e-book for every mini-project I complete. I hate doing the evaluations, so I usually do those while savoring a hot cup of tea and eating a bit of chocolate. I have also promised myself that if I complete the course and gain a certificate, I'll give myself a nice pedicure. Not one of the cheaper ones, but one of the nicer, more expensive ones. I am so hoping this propels me to finish!!
For me, the other difficulty is that exercise plays a huge role in my ability to stay positive and work better, and that is one thing that has been slipping of late. Mostly because my preference is a tap dance class I take, and I just haven't been able to get to the classes and keep up with the full-time work and the programming class, and the little matter of a family and home. Oh well, it is what it is. I made a point to do my own little yoga session on Sat., and I will need to come up with something. Maybe I can walk a bit longer to the bus in the morning? Instead of a mile walk, turn it into a mile and a half?
