Goal Setting and Growth:
-At this current point in time, what specific goal(s) do you have for yourself? Why?
At this current moment in time, some goals that I aim to achieve for myself are better time management and staying motivated. As we trudge back to the realm of in-person learning, the privilege and ease that accompanied remote learning seemed like a distant past. At this current moment, I feel as if a giant boulder is weighing me down as I’m drowning in the constant appearance of deadlines and homework assignments. Additionally, with the onset of college applications, that weight is multiplied. Almost every day right after school, I would ritualistically head home just to sit at my desk for hours working on the plethora of assignments. Furthermore, as I continuously work well into the night, I find myself to be deprived of the necessary amount of sleep. As these monotonous and taxing days go on, it is becoming increasingly difficult for me to stay focused and keep going. Nevertheless, I tell myself that there is light at the end, so I aim to stay motivated to be able to get through this time. Additionally, I do not wish to be under constant pressure and stress from the work that is going to pile up and be stuck at my desk till nightfall every day, so I hope to learn to better manage my time.
- How do you demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal? (or these goals?)
I demonstrate resilience towards adopting better time management through learning to prioritize and becoming aware. Rather than trying to accomplish everything in one sitting, which leads to the burnt-out sensation, I learned to try to prioritize my work and schedule them in a way that will allow me to get through them smoothly. Additionally, through becoming aware of what I have on my hand, I attempt to devoid myself of the feeling of regret and stress as I try to avoid the practice of procrastination. In terms of staying motivated, I try to direct my mindset and outlook towards a state of positivity. By thinking of the possible outcomes that will be the result of my hard work and dedication, I am able to push through despite the variety of difficulties.
- How does the world around you affect your perception of this goal? (or these goals?)
Being surrounded by my fellow peers at Tech as they work towards their goals and dreams inspires me to stay motivated. Driven by the competitive atmosphere and everyone's’ diligence, I aim to stay on the right track and reach beyond the imaginable. As I enter my last year of high school, the idea of the unknown future, the thought of “making it” in the real world, and all the expectations from family members frighten and put increasing pressure on me. Nonetheless, because the future derives from now, I attempt to turn those negative emotions into a source of fuel. Rather than focusing on the unobtainable, I focus on the endless possibilities that could occur as I trudge towards that unforeseeable future.
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