Difficult Situation In My Life

Most people are going to go through many hard and difficult situations in their lifetime. These difficult situations are a big part in the making of a person 's character and who they turn out to be. For example, If a dad was presented with the situation of losing their job, and had no income to support his family, the way he reacts to this difficult time can either make or break himself and his family. This dad could either get unhappy that he lost his job and just give up because he feels like a disappointment, or he could jump back up on his feet and hunt for a job to take care and support his family. This example helps describe how someone can react negatively or positively due to what circumstances are given to them. Just a few months ago,

I started playing in middle school and continued all throughout high school. Basketball was a positive influence on me. One way this is true is by looking at the physical aspect of it. Over the six years I played, I lost about twenty pounds. This also made me want to eat healthier and cut out unnecessary drinks like carbonated beverages. Getting involved in the game of basketball really helped me to stay actively and maintain a healthy lifestyle as a young girl. Basketball was also a very positive influence because it helped shaped the many different layers of my character. For example, I had to learn the value of teamwork and what it means to be a leader. Being that I am team captain and i 'm also the only senior on my team, catching on to these concepts very quickly was beneficial to me in many ways. One way is the fact that I had to lead by example. If we had some questionable calls one game, or if we were playing a very hard team then I would have to keep my composer and keep pushing so the other younger girls would continue to play hard. Even though I have never been the best player on the court, everytime I suit up and walk out there, I try my hardest and give it my all. The reason why I believe that basketball was so good to me is not because of the physical outcome of it or what it has done to my character, but of the coaches who invested in me and my