Activities to develop resourcefulness
Complete this activity to help you understand how to think reflectively (so that you can identify and make use of the resources at your disposal), as well as strategically (so that you can access resources you need) when pursuing your goals.
First things first
Consider your existing level of resourcefulness. Answer this question:
What are you most proud of yourself for this year?
Activity 1: Gibbs' Reflective Cycle
Watch this video on Gibbs' Reflective Cycle - a simple six step process to help you reflect on your experiences.
Activity 2: Initial reflection - who are you?
Use these worksheets to think about who you are, what you're good at and what is important to you:
Who am I self reflection sheet (PDF 
, 181kb)
Reflections on learning from my past (PDF , 180kb)
Reflections on academic performance (PDF , 178kb)
Reflective learning diary template (PDF , 181kb)
Activity 3: Explore your strengths
Those who know their strengths and use them frequently tend to feel happier and are more likely to accomplish their goals.
Develop a clear idea of your strengths using these worksheets:
Next steps: Get involved at York
University opportunities to help develop resourcefulness:
Academic resourcefulness
- Find out about study skills support and the Academic Skills Community
- Read our Accessibility: A Practical Guide to Learning Technology
- Find out more about building skills and experience
- Find out about opportunities to study and work abroad
Personal resourcefulness
- Take part in York Strengths or York Strengths Online
Social resourcefulness
- Find out about Enterprise opportunities
- Get involved with our Student Communities
- Look for internships and placements
- Nominate yourself to be part of University of York Students' Union Officers and Networks
Now reassess
Now you have looked through our resources and completed the activities, reassess your levels of resourcefulness.