In order to complete my main goal, I have applied my …show more content…
Attending university and having the choice of what to study is an opportunity to find who I am and who I want to become. The value of education is an internal force derived from my parents beginning in childhood and continuing into the present. My parents came to Canada to escape from war-torn Bosnia in 1995. Their courageous choice to leave their old lives behind in hope of giving their children a better life is something I greatly appreciate. Therefore, I take their sacrifices into account when evaluating my goals. They have always encouraged me to finish my Schooling and further my education. Since the war stopped my parents from completing their schooling, I have made sure not to take my education for granted. By doing well in school, I make my parents proud thus creating a positive support system. Knowing I have their reassurance to follow my dreams makes me strive harder to accomplish my …show more content…
As I have several activities happening each day, time planning has become a vital method I use for success. Consequently, I have reflected on past successes and failures to decide how to use my discretionary time. Using the ABC time control method, conceived by Alan Lakein, I have prioritized my daily activities more efficiently. Since an important value of mine is education, I often give high importance to School, therefore making it my A goal. Having this schedule has effectively allowed me to cut personal stress. Thus, I can clearly reflect on which tactics worked in certain situations and then decide how to implement them into my overall plan to accomplish my end