Guide for facilitators

Activity 6.2

Activity 6.2 Thinking about my goals: factors that might help or hinder me

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.

Table 5 Factors that might help or hinder me

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