WGU D389 TASK 1 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Goals are more obtainable when:
Answer: You are much more likely to achieve your goals if you
take the time to specify what needs to be done in defined steps
with deadlines. Goal achievement is also much more likely when
there is another person in your life who knows about your
identified goals, steps, and deadlines.
◉ What is SMART an acronym for?
Answer: SMART is an acronym for specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, and time-bound
◉ What does Specific mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Specific: the goal includes a clear, specific statement of
what you want to achieve or accomplish.
◉ What does Measurable mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Measurable: the goal statement includes a means of
measurement for the achievement of the goal.
◉ What does Achievable mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Achievable: the goal is challenging but also something
that can be achieved as defined.
,◉ What does Relevant mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Relevant: the specific goal relates directly to your plans;
it should also be realistic to achieve.
◉ What does Time-bound mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Time-bound: the goal statement includes when the goal
should be accomplished and, if possible, milestones.
◉ time management tips
Answer: 1 .Be mindful of your motives for being a student.
2. Practice consistent, restorative sleep habits.
3. Monitor "gathering points" (spaces, physical or virtual, where
things that need to be done gather) to effectively keep track of
learning and to-do activities.
4. Listen as though you will be teaching what you are hearing.
5. Process all you have done and learned at the end of each day.
◉ Procrastination
Answer: unnecessarily delaying the start of an activity
◉ techniques to avoid procrastination
Answer: 1. Compare when you procrastinate and when you do not
so you can identify patterns.
,2. Evaluate the patterns you find and identify the reasons for your
procrastination.
◉ challenges often faced by health professionals
Answer: stress-related challenges, ineffective mindset, and
inefficient communication
◉ How to overcome blocks that create time management
challenges
Answer: 1 .Manage stress by developing the habit of positive
thinking.
2. Develop a mindset of self-empowerment, high expectations, and
an upbeat outlook.
3. Take steps to overcome self-doubt.
4. Communicate with your support systems to seek and accept
help
◉ When planning your day, what should you acknowledge?
Answer: that school is your priority
◉ How should you study on long days?
Answer: 30-minute power sessions are a perfect amount of time
to build in on days you work. If you know you are still up and alert
after your shift, put in 30 minutes at the office or in a quiet
location before heading home, and then put in a 30-minute
, session when you wake up. That becomes a great study day for
those long 12-hour shifts.
◉ How should you study on days off
Answer: use the Pomodoro technique with a tapering approach to
study and break time on days off
◉ Tapering Approach
Answer: If I set aside 4 hours to study, start with a full hour and
take a 10-minute break. Then study for 50 minutes and that a 10-
minute break. Next do a 45-minute session with a 5-minute break.
Finish with two 30-minute sessions.
◉ Tips for setting up a study space
Answer: 1. free of distraction
2. relatively quiet
3. adequate lighting
4. Enough room for resources
5. Be comfortable and ergonomic
6.Good computer screen visibility
7. Decorate for success (motivational posters)
◉ When should goal setting be done
Answer: goal setting should be done after you have started your
term
EVALUATION WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Goals are more obtainable when:
Answer: You are much more likely to achieve your goals if you
take the time to specify what needs to be done in defined steps
with deadlines. Goal achievement is also much more likely when
there is another person in your life who knows about your
identified goals, steps, and deadlines.
◉ What is SMART an acronym for?
Answer: SMART is an acronym for specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, and time-bound
◉ What does Specific mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Specific: the goal includes a clear, specific statement of
what you want to achieve or accomplish.
◉ What does Measurable mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Measurable: the goal statement includes a means of
measurement for the achievement of the goal.
◉ What does Achievable mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Achievable: the goal is challenging but also something
that can be achieved as defined.
,◉ What does Relevant mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Relevant: the specific goal relates directly to your plans;
it should also be realistic to achieve.
◉ What does Time-bound mean in SMART goals?
Answer: Time-bound: the goal statement includes when the goal
should be accomplished and, if possible, milestones.
◉ time management tips
Answer: 1 .Be mindful of your motives for being a student.
2. Practice consistent, restorative sleep habits.
3. Monitor "gathering points" (spaces, physical or virtual, where
things that need to be done gather) to effectively keep track of
learning and to-do activities.
4. Listen as though you will be teaching what you are hearing.
5. Process all you have done and learned at the end of each day.
◉ Procrastination
Answer: unnecessarily delaying the start of an activity
◉ techniques to avoid procrastination
Answer: 1. Compare when you procrastinate and when you do not
so you can identify patterns.
,2. Evaluate the patterns you find and identify the reasons for your
procrastination.
◉ challenges often faced by health professionals
Answer: stress-related challenges, ineffective mindset, and
inefficient communication
◉ How to overcome blocks that create time management
challenges
Answer: 1 .Manage stress by developing the habit of positive
thinking.
2. Develop a mindset of self-empowerment, high expectations, and
an upbeat outlook.
3. Take steps to overcome self-doubt.
4. Communicate with your support systems to seek and accept
help
◉ When planning your day, what should you acknowledge?
Answer: that school is your priority
◉ How should you study on long days?
Answer: 30-minute power sessions are a perfect amount of time
to build in on days you work. If you know you are still up and alert
after your shift, put in 30 minutes at the office or in a quiet
location before heading home, and then put in a 30-minute
, session when you wake up. That becomes a great study day for
those long 12-hour shifts.
◉ How should you study on days off
Answer: use the Pomodoro technique with a tapering approach to
study and break time on days off
◉ Tapering Approach
Answer: If I set aside 4 hours to study, start with a full hour and
take a 10-minute break. Then study for 50 minutes and that a 10-
minute break. Next do a 45-minute session with a 5-minute break.
Finish with two 30-minute sessions.
◉ Tips for setting up a study space
Answer: 1. free of distraction
2. relatively quiet
3. adequate lighting
4. Enough room for resources
5. Be comfortable and ergonomic
6.Good computer screen visibility
7. Decorate for success (motivational posters)
◉ When should goal setting be done
Answer: goal setting should be done after you have started your
term
