I deal with stress and look after my well being by spending time with friends and family and playing sports such as basketball and track and field. When i play games on my phone it gives me some alone time but it is not engaging enough to keep me from my worries. Which is different from when i play games on the Playstation because the extra physical movement of using the Playstation controller occupies my mind more. Also I often play games on the Playstation with one or more of my four siblings. However my phone does allow me to make plans with my friends which I did not do before I had a phone, and the time I spend with my friends is good for me. My family tend to play games, physical or on the Playstation together and there are always one or more streaming series on that we will watch together and talk about often both during and after. These uses of technology and time with people allow me to forget my worries for a period of time but I am anxious so that is not easy to do. I don’t find my technology is a source of anxiety and it often helps me cope with both my stress and helps me connect with others.

core competency reflection

I am kind to others and support others when they need it. I constantly think about how others are feeling and worry about it. If I perceive someone is in distress I will try to do something to make them feel better or help them do what they need to do. I am particularly good at doing this with my family and friends.

I can appreciate diverse perspectives on issues and can resolve problems respectfully and effectively. Coming from a large family where I live with six other people and I have to share a room with my twin I have to deal with a variety of perspectives on a daily basis and I am often resolving problems with several other people. This allows me to do the same outside of my family as I have a lot of practice at listening and sharing perspectives to solve complex problems.

I demonstrate respectful inclusive behaviour. I always do my best to be respectful to those around me and will sometimes get unhappy when others do not do the same. I try to include everyone in what we are doing because I know how frustrating it feels to be left out and all people deserve to be included.