My Feeling
Today I feel very overwhelmed. I have many assignments to complete and studying to do because of the last week of school which consists of many tests. I have a headache because of lack of sleep due to stress, and my personal life is very hectic right now as well. I am excited for this week to be over so I can start my Summer Break with a clean slate.
Personal Health and Awareness Reflection
- When I need to boost my mood or re-focus I usually like to; go for a walk listening to some good music or a podcast, take a cool shower to literally re-fresh, and/or cleaning my space. All of these things make me feel accomplished and give me a sense of having a fresh start once I complete them.
2. Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle include;
- Keeping a planner so that I’m on top of everything I have to do in the week so I eliminate some of my stress
- I’ve been focusing on drinking one liter of water everyday which is a big change for me
- I try to move my body in some way every single day whether it’s light exercising like walking or yoga, or more intense like weight lifting and long hikes.
- Eating whole foods and avoiding processed foods in my daily diet. I rarely have fried things which is a pro but I can definitely work on eating less sweets
Core Competency Reflection
how project and presentation helped me develop and demonstrate core competencies
- I understand that learning is continuous and my identity will continue to evolve. I know what my strengths and weaknesses are and I can feel proud of myself for the things I can already achieve and be firm with myself on what I still need to improve on.
- I use strategies to help me find peace and I sustain a healthy and balanced life. These strategies often include cleaning up the environment I’m in so that my brain as a result, feels cleaner as well. Also, making sure my physical health is in check with what I’m consuming and with how much I’m exercising plays a huge role in how well my mental health is at the moment.
- I can reflect on my thinking. I have had a therapist for years now and as a result, I have matured more because of how in tune with my emotions I am. I am constantly reflecting on my own feelings and thoughts and this is a really healthy (but sometimes unhealthy if I don’t keep myself in control and start overthinking for example) thing that allows me to communicate my feelings with others easier and in a more well-structured way. I can vocalize my thinking.
- I find it easy to be part of a group. I am a very social person and thoroughly enjoy being around others, so working in groups is never a problem for me. I like talking to others and hearing other people’s perspectives on various topics in life. It give me insight on how different all our lives and experiences are.
The core competency goal I am going to work on is; I can understand and share information about a topic of interest in a clear, organized way. I’m not a bad writer but I can definitely work on sticking to the point. Because my brain works so fast and I’m always thinking and connecting different ideas, it sometimes show in my writing because I will go off topic. To achieve this goal I will work on creating main ideas in my writing and sticking to them so I don’t trail off. Also, making sure to write drafts when I am able to, to make sure my final product is as good as it can be.