Beyond Homework: Continuing Growth

There are still times when I am at home in the evening, and I have this feeling like I have homework to do or that I should be studying for a test or writing a paper.

The thing is, I’m not in school anymore.

Maybe this feeling stems from spending over 25 years in school, countless nights of doing homework, writing papers, and studying for tests. It’s as if those things are ingrained in me now. In a way, I’m institutionalized.

However, these are still good habits to have. Perhaps the time I spent doing academic tasks in the evening was well worth it. Just because I’m no longer in school doesn’t mean I can’t still have “homework” every evening.

My “homework” can be anything I’m currently passionate about. It can involve doing things every day that I know will help me reach my goals and promote personal growth.

Don’t let the end of formal education hinder your continuous learning. Channel the energy and time you dedicated to academics for years into something relevant in your life now. Embrace the spirit of a child who is always learning and growing. Engage in some form of “homework” tonight.