Personal Essay: Having Balance In My Life

1A. Julia would think that I am a person who has her back during difficult times. I have always been there for her, especially during the time when her dog was very ill and she was not able to take her dog to the hospital or be able to pay for her bills. Melany would probably say I am a person who cares a lot about the future and plan ahead. When Melany was getting ready to transition into her college life, I helped her set a monthly budget, helped do her research on which colleges to pick and gave her some helpful books to read to prepare for what is about to come in the next few years. The third person, Ani would say that I am a great listener and a positive person when it comes to listening to other people’s problems and bringing light to

I have worked at a retail store, medical spa, restaurant, and I currently work at a bank now. I have also been a homeless before in my old country which was difficult but I was able to adapt to the situation without losing myself or hope.

• Consistency- Having balance in my life is important. I am very good at maintaining my social life, school and work life. I do not give one factor more time or importance than the other. I make time for all equally and I believe this is one of the main reasons why I am genuinely happy and positive majority of the time.

2B. An example of how I am a disciplined person is how I go about my daily life. Whether it is at school or at work, I make sure that I finish what I need to do whether I like or dislike the task. One of my current goals right now is to lose 15 pounds and I have made it a habit to go to the gym early, every morning for at least 4 times a week. There are days where I do not want to go or I do not have the motivation, but I remind myself that these are just feelings that I need to avoid and push myself to go to the