Seven and half life long learning habits

Of the 7 and half life long learning habits, these are the ones I am definitely good at:

"Have confidence in yourself as a lifelong learner"

A few years ago, I got a job I really wanted, although, looking back, I was hardly qualified for.  This job required a lot of fast paced learning.  I started at that job and sometimes it seemed like they were speaking a different language: "I need you to edit the tag in dreamweaver to allow users to radio through the options of that table" or "can you make that page more contrasted, and then check to make sure that the alt text is appropriate".  I didn't even know what dreamweaver or alt text was, let alone how to do anything they asked.  It took hours of learning on my part. I worked hard, and now, 3 and a half years later, I am really, really good at my job.

"Use technology to your advantage"

This is related to the previous idea- I became more tech savvy because of this job, and now I use my phone to network for future jobs, and remind me when I need to do what. I also use technology to listen to classic literature that I would never have time to enjoy otherwise.   I don't have time to sit down and read Crime and Punishment, but I it's easy to listen to while I exercise or clean my house.  Also, I love podcasts, specifically NPR podcasts, specifically Wait Wait Don't Tell Me and Car Talk (Car Talk is a guilty, and slightly embarrassing, pleasure of mine).

"Teach/Mentor others"

This may be due to the fact that I am a know-it-all, but I love teaching people, especially if it is something I love.  For example, my in laws, especially the females, know next to nothing about politics.  They didn't know how many branches of government there are; so I took it upon myself to teach them about politics so they could make informed decisions regarding their voting habits.

The habits I struggle with are all the rest.

"Begin with the end in mind"

I struggle at keeping goals I set. I need to work on setting more specific goals, like, "read the chapter before class" rather than "get an A in that class."

"Accept responsibility for your own learning"

There is part of me that can't wait to graduate simply so my brain can take  a break.  I will definitely have to force myself to continue to learn even after I graduate, especially when it comes to English- I will always be learning new technologies, I will always be learning more about how my immediate world works, but I worry that I will forget to sit and read a book just for the sake of learning something.

"View problems as challenges"

I don't like challenges any more than problems. So I guess I will just have to grow up and start finding some kind of enjoyment in challenges.

"Create your own learning toolbox"

I guess I put this in the "struggle" category because I feel like I can always use more for my toolbox.  And, there are some things that clutter my toolbox that I just need to get rid of- for example, I need to watch less TV and do more actual learning.  So, I guess, get Netflix out of my "toolbox" and put a book in there instead.

"Play"

I have the hardest time actually enjoying myself, even when I am doing something I enjoy.  I have this attitude of "hurry up and have fun so we can get back to work" and it drives my husband crazy.  I definitely need to work on staying in the moment and enjoying what is before me, not what I have to do tomorrow.