The challenges of learning at home

When you decide to embark on a home learning program, it can be an exciting time! All the potential of new knowledge is directed in your direction from the comfort of your easy chair, and yet as much personal and professional development as this will bring, there are definitely a few factors to consider before jumping in.

Are you someone who finds it easy to motivate yourself?

If so, learning at home will be a great option for you. You need to be able to separate yourself from all the other things you might be doing (watching TV, doing laundry, whatever it is) in favor of doing the study you paid for. As much as you might be excited about this idea at first, think about doing it in, say, 6 months, when perhaps your circumstances may change. Even warmer or colder weather can change our habits in our free time. Will you still have time to study at home?

2) Are you a procrastinator by nature?

If you are someone who takes years to get started, for example leaving things until 11 o’clock or not doing them at all because you just put it off, then a home learning program could be a struggle for you. That doesn’t mean you should avoid it entirely, but maybe you should first learn some skills to help you overcome procrastination before you start trying to learn. Techniques within NLP can be helpful in overcoming procrastination.

3) Do you need the people around you to feel that you are making progress?

Some people need to integrate with others, not just from a social angle, but to measure their progress compared to their peers. With home learning, this vital element is lost and you will need to be proactive in reaching out to others to fill that gap. For others, this type of solo work is a blessing, as they can focus better and progress faster. If that’s you, then learning at home can be a very useful option for you, but it will still be important to make sure you schedule time to talk and interact with others, whether they are going through the same learning process or not. You will find that as a result of “walking away” from your work from time to time, you give your mind a chance to clear up and make room for new ideas to be created. Even people who have no knowledge of the subject you are studying can inspire you in some useful way that becomes a useful addition to the work you are doing.

These are just a few points that deserve your consideration before embarking on a home learning program. It is not to say that if you suffer with one or even all of the challenges mentioned above, learning at home is not for you, it is more the case that by getting to know them, you must find effective ways to overcome them before starting your learning at the home. Program.