Ambitions, Goals, Plans, Nerves...

First off, 

Happy Tuesday!

This is the time of year, if you are in school,

where you freak out!

Yay!

Finals are here and you are nervous.

But this year is different for me.

I have been home-schooled all my life.

I started online public school during middle school

and continued through high school.

I also took a little longer because I did it at a 

slower rate. I'm just not good at understanding.

Anyway I'm at the point of deciding what to do next.

The obvious is continue to college in my town.

It went from a community college to a state 

college in the last couple of years so I know

that is where I want to go.

The next part was deciding what to do....

I wanted to be in law enforcement from the age of 12- 16.

The FBI more accurately, but the more I thought about it

 the more I realized I wanted to stay close

to family and that wouldn't be an option.

I decided to finish High School get a two year degree 

and go from there.

That is when things changed again.

My sister opened a business in the fall of 2014 

and asked me to work the reception area.

I have always been good with people and 

pick up on things quickly. 

And I like technology. 

My parents liked the idea because I could

do school at the desk if it was slow.

 And the first few months were

 but now we are at full speed.

I love it.

 I've mentioned I loved my job a few times

but it is meant for me.

I like the scheduling and helping people.

The taking care of information, filing, sorting. 

Everything. 

But I also know that it will not make me happy

to work at the front desk all my life.

So pro I found something I love and 

Con I want to expand on it.

So I am going to get a business management degree 

and either run this location or open a new one 

in the future. 

I can see myself flourishing in this work style and 

am finally excited about getting started on the future.

Now I just have to convince to introverted side of me

to go to college and start classes.

It is a scary first step for someone who has never had the 

"traditional" class experience. 

Wish me luck!

By -J

Positive Rewards

I'm a person who is motivated by rewards.

I will do something, but I'm more likely to finish 

on time and happier if I have a reward.

Here is where this idea gets tricky

How you reward your self can 

help or harm. 

For instance when we are little our 

parents were more than willing 

t0 reward us with food.

Cookies are a personal favorite.

But when life gets crazy and less time 

is spent running around with friends 

our body starts to rebel. 

Start making good habits and 

reward yourself accordingly. 

Biting your nails?

give yourself a time line 

When you reach the end go get your nails done.

Procrastinating with school?

When ALL the homework is done

play a game or watch something

(don't give up on sleep easily)

Made it to the gym?

Buy yourself a new shirt or shoes, book or bag, 

or new headband to rock at the gym.

Don't skip meals

choose something lighter

Don't stay up all night

go to bed the problems will be there tomorrow

Don't rely on energy drinks 

or diet pills.

I know it is easy said than done

but when you fight for your goal 

the reward is so much better.

You can do it!

Reach out to friends they might be struggling 

just as much, they might need someone to help 

push them to accomplish their goals. 

By -J