# Retrospective

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

Procrastinationnn. I have been procrastinating too much lately as it's affecting my productivity.

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

The 5-minute rule. Start a task for 5 minute and focus on it till it's done (or at least has some progression).

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

Learning with an open mind.

🛑 STOP:

Worrying about yesterday.

The past is done, I can’t change it, only learn from it.

✅ START:

Thinking about tomorrow with hope.

Tomorrow is a new chance, not something to fear.

🔁 CONTINUE:

Doing my best today.

What I do today matters most — it's my step forward.

🛑 STOP:  Feeling overwhelmed on getting started on the ACCA modules while pushing myself to finish the TalentLabs module first 

▶️ START: Start my studies on the modules early in the morning and sleep early (11PM -12AM) 🦉

✅ CONTINUE: The momentum getting the modules done 😂

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

Procrastinating, worried about not being enough and feeling overwhelmed (girl you haven't tried it yet)

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

Do things step by step from small top to bottom at your own pace. Blast some music or games in the background to keep you motivated and focused (girl has short attention span)

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

Don't say I want to do it today, but do it without planning or saying anything like "I'll do it today, I'll do it tomorrow". It keeps me being productive and motivated. Blast some music while doing the module, if works for me so well.

🛑 STOP: Procrastination is the enemy! i'm too comfortable at home since it's online (not complaining though)..

▶️ START: Try to have a fixed schedule of my tasks

✅ CONTINUE: Taking notes to avoid other distractions or being sleepy.

🛑 STOP: Talk much about dreams and goals before putting in the work.

▶️ START: Learn psychology to understand people. So things go my way. JK. Create win-win situations.

✅ CONTINUE: To have a fixed schedule to learn. Know when you're most productive. It's owl hours for me lol

🛑 STOP
Procrastinating and doing the assignments hands on before finishing the video lessons.

▶️ START
Approach the learning process with a curious and open mindset, focus on growth, not just the end outcome.

✅ CONTINUE
Journaling and tracking my progress. Reflecting on what I’ve learned each day and keeping track of small milestones helps me stay consistent, motivated, and aware of how far I’ve come

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning
"It's okay, I can do it later" and continue watching shows
▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try
Do my work as soon as I think about it, without overthinking or delaying
✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing
Going to sleep early so I can start my work early the next day with fresh idea

🛑 STOP: Being hard on myself when things are out of my control.

▶️ START: Feel and validate my emotions but keep going because giving up will only result to nothing.

✅ CONTINUE: My progress and keep having motivation.

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

• Trying to rush through things just to get things done, and not focus on the quality/what's being taught. 

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

• Sleep early. 

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

• Journaling to track my progress. 

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning is not knowing how to balance work and rest, I have this bad habit of planning things and going all out in realising my plans without allowing some room for flexibility, in turn, I always end up feeling so tired when I'm already at the finishing line and find it challenging to finish the race. 

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try is practicing that work and life/rest balance, manage my time better, my sleep and rest better, my eating better. My RM60 exercise machine just came in the mail today so I'm stocked to try that out and make progress!

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing is believing in myself that I could do it no matter how hard the thing is and not give up. Honestly I found software engineering to be very hard for me, next to mathematics lol (yes im that person) but I managed to finish the software engineering module despite my lab assignments getting returned a few times! I'm proud of my progress! 

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

Comparing my progress to others and thinking I'm doing very badly

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

Create a proper timeline for all my tasks and deadlines for them

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

Take each day one step at a time, not focusing too much on the future

🛑STOP: One thing I need to stop doing is being too stressed out thinking I’m not good enough or not going to make it.

✅START: I should take things one at a time, instead of overworking myself.

🌟CONTINUE: It is always okay for me to move forward with learning and circle back to things I’m unsure of after to reduce my stress levels. It is okay if I am slower than others because this is my first time doing UX/UI related work.

🛑 STOP: Worrying about my OJT application and forgetting the fact that I still haven't completed my TalentLabs course (oops)

▶️ START: Fully focus on finishing my remaining modules so I can get the certification!

✅ CONTINUE: Praying for the OJT application update to finally happen 😂

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

Being scared that I'm not good enough so i avoid trying to do things because i don't want to make a mistake but actually mistakes are what help us learn

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

Have more discussions with people/classmates to broaden my knowledge and understanding

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

2 pass method: First pass, focus in watching videos and try to understand. Second pass, rewatch video to write down notes.

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

Going through the course as fast as I can so I can finish it but not really making sure I get the main important points for the topic.

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

Supplement the online learning with practical side project

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

Making a weekly and daily TO DO list so I stay on track of the modules, applications, any interview, requirements, etc.

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

Procrastination! I tend to lose focus quickly, even when I’m trying to concentrate.

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

Plan properly, sets a good rhythm for consistent learning

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

Continue doing more shorter, more focused study sessions and remove distractions like phone notifications.

# Retrospective

STOP: underestimate the time it takes to complete a module

START: JUST DO IT! Do it even when you don't feel like it. your future self will thank you.

STOP : Procrastinating and thinking I'm able to finish it fast.

START : Going into things with an open mindset. 

CONTINUE : To try the things you're passionate about even if it doesn't work immediately.

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

Definitely procrastinating... especially the fact that I would like to complete the assignments first instead of finishing all the video materials.. :/

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

Following the sequence of the course by finish watching the videos and then followed by completing the assignments. 

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

Sleeping early and waking up early. It really does make me feel more energetic throughout the day and keeps me driven to complete my course materials. 

🛑 STOP: I should stop procrastinating 

▶️ START: Start doing assignments early in the morning 

✅ CONTINUE: Taking notes from the learning vides  and practice it right away in social media 

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

I seriously need to stop staying up late watching K-dramas because it's messing with my sleep and making me wake up late.

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try
I want to consistently wake up early, not just once in a while, but actually build a solid morning routine.

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing
Holding myself back from online shopping and pretending I’m broke 💸.

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

Procrastinating

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

Waking up earlier

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

Having a consistent exercise routine to keep my motivation and energy levels up

🛑 STOP: Panicking in the job search, future overall.

▶️ START: Meditate and pray.

✅ CONTINUE: Cutting sugar, it gives more energy.

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning is scrolling through social media especially during studying time

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try is to eat less before studying so I don't easily feel sleepy

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing is studying before dawn as there's less distraction 

🛑 STOP: telling myself "I'll do it later" or "I'll do it after lunch" and get lazy afterwards 

▶️ START: get into work

✅ CONTINUE: completing task according to schedule i created for myself

🛑 STOP: I should stop spending too much time on tiktok

▶️ START: I want to try live a healthier lifestyle by spending less time on my phone

✅ CONTINUE: I want to keep maintaining mindset that i have to always stay positive

🛑 STOP: I should stop mindless scrolling on tiktok

▶️ START: I want to try wake up early to finish assignments

✅ CONTINUE: I will keep making a to-do list for tomorrow before going to bed

🛑 STOP: One thing I need to stop doing that's hindering my learning

Overthinking everything before i even begin!! 

▶️ START: One new strategy/habit I want to try

Working out consistently!

✅ CONTINUE: One thing that's working well that I'll keep doing

Spending quiet time alone, doing things I enjoy.