Strengthsquest Reflection Paper

Looking back at all the volunteer opportunites I take advantage of, Operation Santa will have a special place in my heart because of the joy the activity brings me. Ultimately, activities with the same orientation have inspired me to make a positive impact on my community in the future. Operation Santa has been a teaching tool towards the important ideal I learned at a young age, "Help others even though they may not be able to help you." Moreover, interacting with individuals who are not as fortunate as I am has humbled and motivated me to become the best person I can be in order to help other hapless members of my community. I believe this project is one of the most rewarding activities any volunteer can participate in.

Also by being organized with school work and my personal life. In personal behavior I remind myself to try my best and not to give up because it will not be any ones else fault but my own. In role modeling I have tried and will even try better to be a role model for those younger and older than me so they can say I admire you you are an inspiring living being. I have shown Integrity: In words such as not telling lies nor to my family, friends, and teachers. In actions such as always looking someone to their eyes when they are talking or when I am talking I always do because not only does it show respect but it also lets me focus on the person.

This has strengthened my conviction that I am making the right decisions for my career path. I have learnt to be a caring individual and I believe that I can achieve more through hard work and effort I put in by attending school, volunteering at the Healthy Living and attending work placements. My voracious interest in science and technology has been a big influence on deciding to pursue a career in

From the start of high school, I have been a proactive student by being involved, demonstrating character, and overcoming challenges. I believe I have taken the initiative to make not only changes within community but also better understand my aspirations in life. Moreover, my involvement in community services has assisted a diversity of individuals in various events. Certain service clubs allowed me to realize the needs my community pertains, comprehend various cultures, and establish a level of respect toward their heritage. Students Together Organizing Peace is a club that has impacted me mentally in terms that they shaped my mindset by making me become conscious of my actions and realize the magnitude of problems my communities face.

One of the things that sets me apart from other students is my strong work ethic and my determination to succeed. I have always be taught that the only way to success is through hard work and persistence. Whenever I am working on something I do it to the best of my ability and I take great pride in it. Even when I fail at something I don’t get discouraged because I believe that failure is only a option if you allow it. As a student I can assure you that that I will work diligently and tireless and work toward excellence.

I have already gotten to do that a lot through volunteering with National Honor Society. That organization showed me why it is crucial to help your community and also created a love of volunteerism within me. We can always do more though. Throughout my high school years I had the chance of doing a lot of work for my community and now I will get the chance to impact a new one. Since I will be leaving Jacksonville to go to college in Fayetteville, the only thing I can do for my old city is encourage its citizens to continue to better the city.

I have become a dedicated member to a lot of different activities and have held an officer position in each since sophomore year. Through these groups I have, completed multiple different community service projects including out of state service trips, planned a childhood cancer awareness night, and even started a National Honor Society Relay for Life team. I have become dedicated to learning more about high risk behavior prevention and finding new ways to give back to my community and beyond. I am proud of the work I have done for these groups and the people that I have met and helped while in a leadership position. I have developed my leadership skills and learned so much about myself as a person.

Also I want to accomplish my goals and to make new ones. Not all aphorism’s are long and complicated, but they all will touch your heart and connect to you, some more than others. You just need to find that perfect one and cherish it. You won’t regret it. I certainly

to get better at something.” What Carol Dweck really means is that you have to teach your brain skills to make it growth. Your brain doesn’t always rely on effort. In addition, Paul tough quotes “If you worked hard and you showed real grit then you could be successful” in other words, Paul tough means if you stick to what you are doing everyday and keep on repeating it everyday then you will be successful. Having to put effort in whatever you want in life will always reward you at the end. You just have to commit to working as hard as you can.

Of course I will need as much guidance I can recieve but with my mindset and determination there is no way I can be a failure. I know what I want and if it were to change it would only change for can get the better. Personal characteristics that I obtain that are valued are: definite aim, expertise and excellence, focused, positive attitude and perseverance, flexibility, and social intelligence. Furthermore expertise and excellence means that i am determined to keep learning in my