“After it all, she made it here and things will not be like last year.”
Growth is a common theme throughout my portfolio because I believe I took a huge step in discovering who I am from sophomore year to junior year. Even from 2019 to 2020. I spent so much time stressing over every little thing last year. Sports, assignments, friendships, leadership, etc. I felt a constant need to be perfect and this year I’ve just let it all go. It might seem like I don’t care or I’m lazy but I know what the pressure and stress did to me. Especially in Leadership, where you’re surrounded by so many inspiring leaders. There’s always the pressure to be better. I’ve just accepted my strengths and weaknesses and I refuse to sacrifice my happiness to be (or seem to be) someone that everyone else wants me to become. Knowing your strengths and using them to better yourself and the people you surround yourself with IS leadership. I questioned applying for Leadership again my senior year because I didn’t know if I could contribute anything to the class but after some eye-opening conversations I realized I have a lot left to learn, and give. So, I’ve made it this far and I’m not giving up on myself (and in general). I will continue to grow and learn and mess up and experience along with my peers. I won’t be the person I was a week ago or a year ago. I know my strengths and I’ll continue to use them to shape my life.
Growth is a common theme throughout my portfolio because I believe I took a huge step in discovering who I am from sophomore year to junior year. Even from 2019 to 2020. I spent so much time stressing over every little thing last year. Sports, assignments, friendships, leadership, etc. I felt a constant need to be perfect and this year I’ve just let it all go. It might seem like I don’t care or I’m lazy but I know what the pressure and stress did to me. Especially in Leadership, where you’re surrounded by so many inspiring leaders. There’s always the pressure to be better. I’ve just accepted my strengths and weaknesses and I refuse to sacrifice my happiness to be (or seem to be) someone that everyone else wants me to become. Knowing your strengths and using them to better yourself and the people you surround yourself with IS leadership. I questioned applying for Leadership again my senior year because I didn’t know if I could contribute anything to the class but after some eye-opening conversations I realized I have a lot left to learn, and give. So, I’ve made it this far and I’m not giving up on myself (and in general). I will continue to grow and learn and mess up and experience along with my peers. I won’t be the person I was a week ago or a year ago. I know my strengths and I’ll continue to use them to shape my life.