Activity 6.2
Activity 6.2 Thinking about my goals: factors that might help or hinder me
Timing: Time: 15–20 minutes
Referring to their notes for Activity 6.1 and using the table in the Reflection Log as a template, ask learners to list in the first column of the table the factors that will help them. In the second column they should list the factors that might give them difficulties as they try to achieve their goals.
In the first column they could include, for example, that they:
- are well organised
- have time available
- communicate well
- have enthusiasm.
In the second column, as well as their caring responsibilities, they might include:
- financial issues
- time constraints
- transport difficulties
- qualification gaps or no qualifications.
| Positive factors | Possible difficulties |
|---|---|
| More time available | Lack of time |
| Good health | Poor mental health, poor physical health |
| Communication skills | Unpredictability of caring role |
| Flexible | No childcare |
| Resilience | Lack of confidence |
| Adaptability | Lack of transport |
| Knowing what I want to do | I don’t know what I want to do |
| Maturity | No space to study |
| Ability to manage and juggle different activities | Financial worries |
| Supportive employer | Inflexible employer |
| Open to try new things | Don’t know where to go for help |
| Good support network | Lack of support networks – family live far away |
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