Self Discipline | Blog 11

five areas in my life that lack discipline:
1. schoolwork
2. nutrition
3. fitness
4. sleep schedule
5. prayer
Each of these I have a simply solution to fix but it takes a great deal of effort and time. If I plan out my schedule better and write out times on when to study, eat, workout, etc then it would most likely get done on time. But then on the other hand planning all these things out would be stressful and I would become discouraged if things didn't work out the way I wanted to. My mom is a very self-disciplined person and I have learned the technique of planning things out ahead of time to get them done from her.
I am accountable for a lot of things such as my room, my education, and my team. Even just within my team I am accountable for the rowers while at the same time the coaches are accountable for me.
Overall, self-discipline is a huge factor of how successful and motivated you are but the people around you that have accountability can help influence your discipline.

My Mission | Blog 10

Recently I have identified my values and life goals and have created a mission statement to make sure I stay true to the person I am and want to become: 

I am at my best when I am teaching others.
I will try to prevent times when I lose my patience.
I will enjoy my work by finding employment where I can help others.
I will find enjoyment in my personal life through be an inspiration for others.
I will find opportunities to use my natural talents and gifts such as keeping a positive attitude, listening to others opinions, being straight forward, and taking action. .
I can do anything I set my mind to. I will use my talents to the best of my ability and motivate others to do the same.
My life's journey is competing at the highest level of rowing I can. I am doing it to prove to myself and others that determination and effort can outweigh any "natural talent" someone my have. My goal is to make it to the Olympics of I can say I have accomplished my dreams and really made an impact..
I will be a person who is dependable and reliable no matter the situation and always able to brighten someone's day..
My most important future contribution to others will be My biggest contribution to the people around me is being able to make them feel important and special. .

I will stop procrastinating and start working on:

• seek creativity
• being patient
• follow jesus

I will strive to incorporate the following attributes into my life:

• loyalty
• fearless
• determination

I will constantly renew myself by focusing on the four dimensions of my life:

• stay active
• continue to be an active member of the church
• only keeping the positive people in my life
• staying connected with the people who have been there for me