The Importance Of Being On-Time

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This week of my behavior change project went more successful than the past week. I noticed that this week I worked on my time management and balanced my time between school, community service, and myself. It was much easier to be motivated and do exercise because of the time change. Before daylight savings by the time I completed my shifts it was already dark outside and windy. However now that I have more time at 7:00 pm it is still sunny and warm so the weather definitely motivated me to do at least a 30-minute exercise. By the time I complete my shifts it was already dark outside and windy. However now that I have more time the afternoons are slightly longer and it is still sunny and warm so the weather definitely motivates me to do at

When needs are met, concern shifts to higher-order needs such as self esteem, independence and self actualization. (Woodside & McClam 2012)

Throughout life, one’s personality is a very important aspect of that individual’s wellbeing. Such characteristics are not only used by others in attempts to understand their peers, but also determine one’s own satisfaction and view of themselves. People are always attempting to change who they are for the better, in efforts to live a more satisfying and self-fulfilling life through achieving higher personal needs. With that said, when studying the psychological basis behind one’s development and change in personality, one specific theory and stance seems to explain this phenomenon of bettering one’s self; that of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

While behavior change isn't easy, it can be made more manageable through the use of effective time management and scheduling. I have a bad habit in the form of procrastination, and I tended to procrastinate and postpone a lot of things in my life, including the activities I undertook for my behavior change project. By taking part in this project, I have learned that in order to accomplish my goals and fulfill my obligations, I need to set times aside for doing my different activities. By applying this attitude to both the project and other aspects in my life, I have managed to mitigate my procrastination and accomplish my objectives in a timelier

Studies show students that go to school before 8:30 a.m. are not learning to their maximum capabilities. However, students attending schools that have delayed their start times are showing an increase in academic performance and standardized test scores in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Many studies show that even the lowest scoring students are showing tremendous improvement after-school start times were delayed. Students are also more willing to learn if school starts later because they get more sleep the night before. Waking up to go to school later in the morning is making it possible for students to be more focused during the day and work to their full potential. Also, tardiness and absenteeism has decreased in school with delayed start

For a behavioral modification plan, I decided to try to change how early I got assignments done by lowering my procrastination. If I got the assignment done at least one day before the day it was due, I would give myself one point. I then chose to reward myself for compliance. For the reward, I decided that if I completed more than 75 percent of my assignments before the due date, I would online shop for something that was less than 25 dollars. I did this for a week.

Sparks, Sarah D. "Study Suggests Timing Is Key in Rewarding Students." Education Week. 08 Aug. 2012: 18. SIRS Issues Researcher.Web. 19 Nov.

A study proposed that students have a tendency to be more productive in the morning than they are on the afternoon, particularly in math in Time of day and student productivity in middle school and high school by Kelly Peaton and Denise-Marie Ordway. While the author can't state for certain why, he distinguishes three conceivable causes or contributing components: changes in the nature of instruction through the span of the school day, changes in students' learning capacity amid the school day and contrasts in student participation toward the begin and end of the school day. The author expresses that "reworking school calendars can prompt expanded academic performance," yet notes there are imperatives to how much school directors can modify

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, esteem presents the normal human desire to be accepted and valued by others. Maslow noted two versions of esteem needs, a lower one and a higher one.

Majority of students deal with the encumbrance of procrastination. They may be devoted to complete a task but only when there is something in return. If students fall into slumps, I would like to encourage them to fulfill whatever task they've fell off from, and get back on track without having the need to rely on materialistic incentives, but rather the pride of getting it

Identification of the setting events, times, and situations that predict when the problem behaviors will and will not occur across the full range of typical daily routines

Delayed task response consists of Jose taking more than one minute to start on a task that involves learning or completing chores. Delayed task response does not occur on desirable events with Jose, therefore, it is important to focus on delayed task response among chores and learning activities at home and in school. Jose should be rewarded immediately with a token if he exhibits starting on a task under his baseline time of ten

Time management is more often than not a challenge for many students. This is more so the case for adult students. It is important to note that unlike their younger counterparts, adult learners face a host of unique challenges when it comes to the management of time. In addition to the demands of their fulltime or part-time jobs, adult learners often have to attend to other responsibilities including but not limited to child care and other familial obligations. This text clearly demonstrates how adult learners can better manage their time for academic success.

We are probably all familiar with Abraham Maslow 's Theory of Hierarchical Needs; Psychological Needs, Safety Needs, Belongingness and Love Needs, Esteem Needs, Need to Know and Understand, Aesthetic Needs, and Self-Actualization Needs. And we probably all remember that according to Maslow 's theory, needs that are in the lower hierarchy must be at least partially met before a person will try to satisfy higher-level needs. Although ultimately our goal is to aid students in self-actualizing or becoming "all that one can be," they must first achieve the level of Need to Know and Understand.