Entry #16
1.) Complete the ten sentence stems.
1- A specific situation when someone assisted me was when I looked for teachers help in preparing for my upcoming Biology exam.
2- A specific situation when I assisted someone else was when my mom needed help setting up her internet.
3- A specific situation when I made assisting someone else more important than my own success and happiness was when I skipped out on playing basketball with friends and helped my grandpa with yard work.
4- When someone asks for my assistance I usually feel 1) glad they're asking for my help, yet 2) sometimes uneasy if I already have plans of my own.
5- When I think of asking someone else for assistance I usually feel thankful and glad if they can help me out, but sometimes skeptical if I'm not sure if they are the right person to ask.
6- What usually gets in the way of my asking for help is what will they think of me because I couldn't do it myself.
7- If I often asked other people for assistance I would question my ability to make my own decisions.
8- If I joyfully gave assistance to others I would feel accomplished and better about myself.
9- If I gratefully accepted assistance from others I would probably have better outcomes, but, I don't think it would be completely my work.
10- One goal that I could use assistance with today is studying for my Calculus exam.
2.) Write about what you discovered by completing the sentence stems.
I think my relationship with others is interdependent. In the past, I get most of what I'm looking for by doing my own work and accept help when I really need it. More presently, I have found if I ask for help more, but not too much, I will have better outcomes.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Journal Ch. 4
Entry #15
1.) List the successes you have created in your life.
One success in my life was graduating high school, I completed this without failing any courses and did well overall. Another success included winning multiple championships in city league basketball.
2.) List personal skills and talents.
A few things I am skillful at include basketball, lacrosse, and snowboarding. Outside sports I believe I am fairly talented at math and writing.
3.) List positive risks that you have taken in your life.
Changing my major from business to computer science was one risk I have taken. I had no background at all in programming and I wasn't sure if I was going to like it. It turned out that I actually like computer science and am doing well in the class.
4.) List important actions you presently have some resistance about doing.
In various classes I am sometimes timid about answering questions I'm not sure about, also there is resistance when asking questions every now and then, in that I don't want to ask a stupid question. Also there is a job this summer I know I want to do, however, I am a bit nervous because I have never had a job involving computers or testing programs.
5.) Write a visualization of yourself successfully doing one of the actions listed in step 4.
I am offered a job testing computer programs for the summer. I know this will help me greatly in the long run, so, I am going to give it my best effort. I am on the way to work, it is my first day, I get there and everyone is friendly and willing to help me out. I am thoroughly trained to do the work, so I know what I have to do for the job. It goes well and I am asked to return for more work.
1.) List the successes you have created in your life.
One success in my life was graduating high school, I completed this without failing any courses and did well overall. Another success included winning multiple championships in city league basketball.
2.) List personal skills and talents.
A few things I am skillful at include basketball, lacrosse, and snowboarding. Outside sports I believe I am fairly talented at math and writing.
3.) List positive risks that you have taken in your life.
Changing my major from business to computer science was one risk I have taken. I had no background at all in programming and I wasn't sure if I was going to like it. It turned out that I actually like computer science and am doing well in the class.
4.) List important actions you presently have some resistance about doing.
In various classes I am sometimes timid about answering questions I'm not sure about, also there is resistance when asking questions every now and then, in that I don't want to ask a stupid question. Also there is a job this summer I know I want to do, however, I am a bit nervous because I have never had a job involving computers or testing programs.
5.) Write a visualization of yourself successfully doing one of the actions listed in step 4.
I am offered a job testing computer programs for the summer. I know this will help me greatly in the long run, so, I am going to give it my best effort. I am on the way to work, it is my first day, I get there and everyone is friendly and willing to help me out. I am thoroughly trained to do the work, so I know what I have to do for the job. It goes well and I am asked to return for more work.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Journal Ch. 3
Journal Entry 8:
1.) In your journal, draw a table and fill in three or more of your own desired outcomes for this course/semester. Next to each, explain why you value having that experience.
1. Outcome- Get an A in both my computer classes.
Value- I know I want to do something with computers in my future. Therefore, these classes are important if I want to pursue a career in that field.
2. Outcome- Write more essays.
Value- Writing isn't something I like doing, but, I know I need it to do well in my English classes.
3. Outcome- Manage time more wisely. Procrastinate less.
Value- I often get stressed with all my work, especially when I wait until late at night to do it. Procrastinating less and managing my time will lower my stress level.
2.) In your journal, make a table and fill in three or more of your desired experiences for this course/semester. Next to each, explain why you value having that experience.
1. Desired Experience- Be interested in going to class.
Value- If I take classes I like at times that aren't too early, I will most likely enjoy them more.
2. Desired Experience- Academic confidence.
Value- In my past I usually do well but not always the best. I'd like to make deans list and prove to myself I can do better than I have in the past.
3. Desired Experience- More participation.
Value- In some classes I don't always participate. If I did this more, I think I would gain a better understanding of what the teacher is teaching.
3.) Using the formula of V*E=M, write about your level of motivation to be successful in college.
The value I place on being a success in college is 7, and my expectation of being a success in college is 9. Multiplies together, this gives me an achievement motivation score of 63. I think if I manage my time more wisely and get assignments done sooner than later, I will do better in class and in turn become more motivated. Along with getting work done, if I put more effort in during class I think this will also raise my success level at college.
1.) In your journal, draw a table and fill in three or more of your own desired outcomes for this course/semester. Next to each, explain why you value having that experience.
1. Outcome- Get an A in both my computer classes.
Value- I know I want to do something with computers in my future. Therefore, these classes are important if I want to pursue a career in that field.
2. Outcome- Write more essays.
Value- Writing isn't something I like doing, but, I know I need it to do well in my English classes.
3. Outcome- Manage time more wisely. Procrastinate less.
Value- I often get stressed with all my work, especially when I wait until late at night to do it. Procrastinating less and managing my time will lower my stress level.
2.) In your journal, make a table and fill in three or more of your desired experiences for this course/semester. Next to each, explain why you value having that experience.
1. Desired Experience- Be interested in going to class.
Value- If I take classes I like at times that aren't too early, I will most likely enjoy them more.
2. Desired Experience- Academic confidence.
Value- In my past I usually do well but not always the best. I'd like to make deans list and prove to myself I can do better than I have in the past.
3. Desired Experience- More participation.
Value- In some classes I don't always participate. If I did this more, I think I would gain a better understanding of what the teacher is teaching.
3.) Using the formula of V*E=M, write about your level of motivation to be successful in college.
The value I place on being a success in college is 7, and my expectation of being a success in college is 9. Multiplies together, this gives me an achievement motivation score of 63. I think if I manage my time more wisely and get assignments done sooner than later, I will do better in class and in turn become more motivated. Along with getting work done, if I put more effort in during class I think this will also raise my success level at college.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Journal Ch. 2
Journal Entry 4
1.) Write and complete each of the ten sentence stems below.
1. If I take full responsibility for all of my actions...I will accept the consequences as well.
2. If I take full responsibility for all of my thoughts...I will make better decisions.
3. If I take full responsibility for all of my feelings...I can express them truthfully or contain them.
4. If I take full responsibility for my education...I will be the one tutoring others.
5. If I take full responsibility for my career...to me it will be the best job anyone could ask for.
6. If I take full responsibility for my relationships...I will have the best friends and I would be happy with them.
7. If I take full responsibility for my health...I will be healthy and most likely not have many medical complications.
8. If I take full responsibility for all that happens to me...I will learn not to make the same mistakes more than once.
9. When I am acting fully responsible for my life...things will go my way.
10. If I were to create my very best self...I would have many friends, a job I love with better than good pay, and a mansion in California.
2.) Write about what you have learned or relearned in this journal about personal responsibility and how you will use this knowledge to improve your life.
While reading and writing about personal responsibility I realized how much it can help you out in life especially in the long run. By taking responsibility I can make better life choices and ones that I truly want.
1.) Write and complete each of the ten sentence stems below.
1. If I take full responsibility for all of my actions...I will accept the consequences as well.
2. If I take full responsibility for all of my thoughts...I will make better decisions.
3. If I take full responsibility for all of my feelings...I can express them truthfully or contain them.
4. If I take full responsibility for my education...I will be the one tutoring others.
5. If I take full responsibility for my career...to me it will be the best job anyone could ask for.
6. If I take full responsibility for my relationships...I will have the best friends and I would be happy with them.
7. If I take full responsibility for my health...I will be healthy and most likely not have many medical complications.
8. If I take full responsibility for all that happens to me...I will learn not to make the same mistakes more than once.
9. When I am acting fully responsible for my life...things will go my way.
10. If I were to create my very best self...I would have many friends, a job I love with better than good pay, and a mansion in California.
2.) Write about what you have learned or relearned in this journal about personal responsibility and how you will use this knowledge to improve your life.
While reading and writing about personal responsibility I realized how much it can help you out in life especially in the long run. By taking responsibility I can make better life choices and ones that I truly want.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Journal Ch. 1
Journal Entry 1
1. Self-Assessment Scores:
-Accepting personal responsibility: 75.
-Discovering self-motivation: 64.
-Mastering self-management: 54.
-Employing interdependence: 51.
-Gaining self-awareness: 63.
-Adopting lifelong learning: 71.
-Developing emotional intelligence: 65.
-Believing in myself: 70.
2. About my highest scores:
In the self-assessment it showed I accept responsibility for the outcome of my future. Also I find valuable lessons and wisdom in many things I do, along with believing in myself.
3. About my lower scores:
In the self assessment I realized I need to work on employing interdependence. I need to procrastinate less and focus on more important things than fun things. Also I need to open up and request help from outside sources like tutors when I need it.
1. Self-Assessment Scores:
-Accepting personal responsibility: 75.
-Discovering self-motivation: 64.
-Mastering self-management: 54.
-Employing interdependence: 51.
-Gaining self-awareness: 63.
-Adopting lifelong learning: 71.
-Developing emotional intelligence: 65.
-Believing in myself: 70.
2. About my highest scores:
In the self-assessment it showed I accept responsibility for the outcome of my future. Also I find valuable lessons and wisdom in many things I do, along with believing in myself.
3. About my lower scores:
In the self assessment I realized I need to work on employing interdependence. I need to procrastinate less and focus on more important things than fun things. Also I need to open up and request help from outside sources like tutors when I need it.
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