Alex Li, Period 1, 03/08/2022

Alex Li

Period 1
March 8, 2022
Modern Mythology



Goal Setting and Growth



At this current point in time, what specific goal(s) do you have for yourself? Why?

At this current point in time, I want to maintain my grades and keep working hard until I graduate. I don't want to slack off just because there are only a couple of months left. On top of schoolwork, I’m also working on scholarships for college. College is definitely going to be a financial burden for me so I want to be able to prepare beforehand. All of this plays into time management again. Managing my time better not only allows me to be more productive but will also relieve stress. I know this time is stressful, especially waiting for college responses but I want to do the most I can in the present so I can succeed in the future.



How do you demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal? (or these goals?)

One of the main ways I demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal is by having a set schedule. I set up a certain amount of time for each activity and follow that schedule. I made sure to add plenty of breaks in between activities so that I would be more motivated. I also try to keep the sections short so I have something to look forward to when I finish doing work. I've been trying really hard to stick to my schedule and it's been working pretty well. My sister checks up on me from time to time to see if I'm getting things done. It's very nice to have a reminder when I could get sidetracked.



How does the world around you affect your perception of this goal? (or these goals?)

In the context of the whole world, I feel like my goals are miniscule. There's the whole Russia invading Ukraine incident right now and I'm honestly a little scared. It's hard to think about such a big and impactful conflict going on, on the other side of the hemisphere. I feel like I'm living in luxury because the current events aren't really affecting me or my family. On the bright side, the schoolwide mask mandate has been lifted today. It was pleasant to be able to walk around school without a mask and being able to breathe in the fresh air. This change in school has really brightened my mood because it has been so long and finally things are returning to normal again. I will keep working hard on the goals that seem so small but are so large to me.