After reviewing my weekly activities spreadsheet, I realised that my time is more limited than I sometimes think. I spend around 20–22 hours each week studying for Code Your Future, but I also spend approximately 20 hours on caring responsibilities. In addition, I dedicate time each day to housework, personal care, and managing home-related issues. Looking at all these commitments together helped me understand how much planning and organisation are needed to balance my responsibilities with my goal of becoming a tech professional.
One of the most important things I noticed is that caring responsibilities take almost as much time as my studies. This means that I need to be realistic about how much work I can complete each week and avoid comparing my progress with others who may have different circumstances. I also realised that my energy and concentration levels are not the same throughout the day. I am usually more focused when I am well rested and studying in a quiet environment, while distractions and other responsibilities can reduce my productivity.
Towards the end of the module, I also experienced an unexpected challenge when my asthma was triggered by seasonal allergies (hay fever). This affected my energy levels and made it more difficult to study consistently for a period of time. It reminded me that even a well-planned schedule can be disrupted by health issues or other unforeseen circumstances, and that flexibility is important when setting goals and managing workloads.
This reflection has helped me see that becoming a tech professional is achievable, but it will require consistency, good time management, and realistic expectations. Rather than focusing only on the number of hours available, I need to make the best use of the time I have, adapt when challenges arise, and continue building my skills steadily over time.
After reviewing my weekly activities spreadsheet, I realised that my time is more limited than I sometimes think. I spend around 20–22 hours each week studying for Code Your Future, but I also spend approximately 20 hours on caring responsibilities. In addition, I dedicate time each day to housework, personal care, and managing home-related issues. Looking at all these commitments together helped me understand how much planning and organisation are needed to balance my responsibilities with my goal of becoming a tech professional.
One of the most important things I noticed is that caring responsibilities take almost as much time as my studies. This means that I need to be realistic about how much work I can complete each week and avoid comparing my progress with others who may have different circumstances. I also realised that my energy and concentration levels are not the same throughout the day. I am usually more focused when I am well rested and studying in a quiet environment, while distractions and other responsibilities can reduce my productivity.
Towards the end of the module, I also experienced an unexpected challenge when my asthma was triggered by seasonal allergies (hay fever). This affected my energy levels and made it more difficult to study consistently for a period of time. It reminded me that even a well-planned schedule can be disrupted by health issues or other unforeseen circumstances, and that flexibility is important when setting goals and managing workloads.
This reflection has helped me see that becoming a tech professional is achievable, but it will require consistency, good time management, and realistic expectations. Rather than focusing only on the number of hours available, I need to make the best use of the time I have, adapt when challenges arise, and continue building my skills steadily over time.