Personal Narrative: Positively Influenced My Life

I grew up on a large amount of acreage out in the country with my parents and my older brother. I was constantly running around outside exploring everything in nature, rarely watching TV. I really enjoyed learning what things were made of and how everything fit together in the world. Both of my parents were very loving and supportive. They cared and worried about me all the time, but yet let me make my own decisions and decide on my own, who I wanted to be. I learned really quickly that I was a motivator and a leader. I have always led my friends and family on great adventures and into new learning experiences. I really feel as if my purpose is to bring positivity, joy, and meaning to people of all ages lives. I really enjoy learning and teaching others what I have learned as well. It’s a great feeling knowing that you have the ability to positively influence someone’s life and help people grow stronger mentally and physically every day.1- Being reasonable will allow me to keep my sanity, be positive and yet realistic throughout the school year. I understand that I shouldn’t expect everything to go the way I may have planned every time. I need to make mistakes and learn from them in order to improve my teaching skills.
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Being prepared with lesson plans ahead of time will make my life easier, but will take a lot of dedication and time, especially the first year.
3- Reflecting on one’s own progress or decisions is vital to becoming aware of things that need to change and also how to change them. Making sure to talk to friends and other teachers to vent and also learn about their experiences that they grew from will help me grow stronger as a teacher myself. Taking time to relax and switch off is also important to keeping a clear and happy