How have you shown your commitment to the community?
Reflect on a “failure” and discuss the aspects that went right. Then discuss anything you would change based on that experiences.
I have personally shown commitment to the community through my constant need to keep things smooth. Whenever a person is struggling I see the need to address the issue directly and assist them in making their life more comfortable. From my past years experiences I know how difficult it can be to keep motivation to study for the general credits. With this experience I have assisted many of my residents in maintaining their motivation. This past week was the hardest week so far, mostly caused by myself. Knowing that I had multiple tests and lengthy assignments due throughout the week, I decided to use the weekend to relax rather than stay caught up on my homework. I was doing homework through the majority of each night, staying up till 6 am most days, sleeping only a few hours in order to remain prepared for my courses. I feel that even though I successfully stayed afloat within the week, I didn't get to interact with the community as much as I have in the weeks prior. This taught me a much needed lesson of avoiding procrastination, and also made my anti- procrastination statements feel more justified toward my residents.
Ethan, could this be a reason for some of the stress in Week 6? I know that as a student or a professional, it's important to have a break and the weekend provides this. However, I also have respect for certain times in my life where I know I will have to "bear down" and discipline myself to use my time differently. I'm wondering if you have found your balance in how to use weekend time and weekday time. How to strike that balance? I know that Jesse has been struggling with this too. Maybe a talk with her would help....
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