Week 1, Thing 2: Pointers from Lifelong Learners

7 & 1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learners:
1. Begin with the end in mind
2. Accept responsibility for your own learning
3. View problems as challenges
4. Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
5. Create your own learning toolbox
6. Use technology to your advantage
7. Teach/mentor others
7 1/2. Play!

In this activity I'm supposed to list the habits that are hardest and easiest for me. Without a doubt, habit 7 1/2 is the most difficult for me, while habit number five is probably the easiest (with number 6 running a close second). In today's fast-paced 24/7 world taking time to play and explore can seem like a luxury or a waste of precious time. I do understand, however, that taking the time to play is quite necessary to keep one's mind fresh and supple. I'm much better at collecting resources for my learning toolbox and leveraging technology in my quest of lifelong learning. As information professionals we become quite adept at searching for and locating information resources for both our patrons and ourselves. The use of technology is a huge part of my job, as well, and so I automatically strive to stay on top of the latest trends and gadgets.