The most useful thing I learned in Module 7 is the idea of creating the perfect workplace, more specifically a quiet workplace as on slide 7 of Module 7. In order to increase time management and motivation, it helps to have a specific space meant for only working. My workspace is an office in my house, I have a mini fridge with snacks and drinks so I’m not tempted to leave the office. I have speakers in my walls to play quiet music for background noise. I have a large comfy chair to sit in, my desk is equipped with organizers full of sticky notes, different colored pens, and highlighters, a charger for my computer and for my phone, a printer that syncs to my computer for easy printing of articles, and some other tools that may come in handy when studying or learning.
My workspace is a private room that I don’t allow my pets or friends to come in when I’m working. This ensures I don’t get distracted or side tracked. On my wall is a large expo board with a calendar and task lists that I can fill with whatever objectives I may have for that day or week. This helps me keep track of time and how much work I have left to complete, it’s also very satisfying to erase assignments as I get them done.