ACA Weeks 4 and 5

How do you describe the feeling of imposter syndrome? When does it affect you the most? Why?

At the moment I haven’t felt imposter syndrome. I dont know if or when it will affect me but when it does I have have a good group of friends and family to reassure me.

What have you learned about the tech world that you are happy to know?

I am able to adapt fairly quickly and knowing I will make mistakes but will have chances to correct them.Possibly with a better solution than when I started.

Why is the way we talk to ourselves in our inner mind so important? What effect can it have on our well-being?

For me its motivation, its hard sometimes for me to start but once I do I will be on a roll and knock things out faster than I even expected. As far as well being I know from experience if you don’t work on your mental health sometimes it can make you physically sick

What about this course is challenging you the most? How do you think you are growing through it?

Time, I am starting to manage it better but there is still room for improvement.

How has podcast listening influenced the way you think?

Listening to CodeNewbie give me a sense of acceptance of where I am at in my learning. I still have a ways to go but I am making progress which is the goal.

What has your spare time looked like in comparison to what it looked like a year ago?

My priorities changed and also covid happened so my spare time options changed. This time last year I would be traveling for competitions or practicing for them but they have been all canceled for the year. The only good thing to come from covid is allowing me the time to take this course to better myself.