ASU150 has taught me that the past has no power over the present moment. The most important concepts I absorbed this semester include the power and importance of ones growth mindset, ones approach to S.T.E.P, and the significance of a balanced life. Easily one of my favorite quotes from Gina this year has to be “Do not hold onto thoughts that do not allow your mind to move forward.” I feel this quote is essential to the class because so much of our lives are created in what we think at this very moment.
Mindfulness is what I will carry forward into the next semester. Becoming mindful is a habit you have to practice for it to become second nature. Mindfulness is defined as “a mental state achieved by focusing one 's awareness on the present …show more content…
For example, when I start my company, my mentality will be to serve the customers, the employees and myself. Constant communication with customers and business development is what makes a dominant organization. As a business owner myself, I know the “constant work mindset” can take its toll on your personal health and that’s why frequent evaluations of your stress levels are important. Considering personal initiatives will allow you to enjoy your journey much more. Life is all about balance. (S.T.E.P.) is absolutely necessary for the goals and ambitions of my company. As we know, failing to plan is planning to fail, and that’s why having a plan such as (S.T.E.P.) is so significant. Another way the lessons above can be applied to my future is through relationships. All too often I see people get into relationships to “get something” for themselves, when in fact, a healthy relation should be a place to go to give. A simple alteration of the mindset can change a whole lot. Also, learning from your losses is a great way to find more balance in your life because you become mindful of what works and what doesn’t, then you can make a well-informed decision to better yourself and the situation. A challenge I believe everybody faces, in and out of class, has to do with ourselves convincing ourselves that we can wait to get something done. This attitude is directly related to procrastination and it will stress us out in the long run. Teenagers are the product of their environment, their upbringing and their choices. With so many temptations around us 24 hours a day, teens must ask themselves if their choices are proactive or reactive. To be successful, teenagers must take responsibility for their choices and their lives. People today have a “fast-food mentality” (which I’m sure you’ve heard of) and this consist of wanting everything, as fast as possible,
Mindfulness is what I will carry forward into the next semester. Becoming mindful is a habit you have to practice for it to become second nature. Mindfulness is defined as “a mental state achieved by focusing one 's awareness on the present …show more content…
For example, when I start my company, my mentality will be to serve the customers, the employees and myself. Constant communication with customers and business development is what makes a dominant organization. As a business owner myself, I know the “constant work mindset” can take its toll on your personal health and that’s why frequent evaluations of your stress levels are important. Considering personal initiatives will allow you to enjoy your journey much more. Life is all about balance. (S.T.E.P.) is absolutely necessary for the goals and ambitions of my company. As we know, failing to plan is planning to fail, and that’s why having a plan such as (S.T.E.P.) is so significant. Another way the lessons above can be applied to my future is through relationships. All too often I see people get into relationships to “get something” for themselves, when in fact, a healthy relation should be a place to go to give. A simple alteration of the mindset can change a whole lot. Also, learning from your losses is a great way to find more balance in your life because you become mindful of what works and what doesn’t, then you can make a well-informed decision to better yourself and the situation. A challenge I believe everybody faces, in and out of class, has to do with ourselves convincing ourselves that we can wait to get something done. This attitude is directly related to procrastination and it will stress us out in the long run. Teenagers are the product of their environment, their upbringing and their choices. With so many temptations around us 24 hours a day, teens must ask themselves if their choices are proactive or reactive. To be successful, teenagers must take responsibility for their choices and their lives. People today have a “fast-food mentality” (which I’m sure you’ve heard of) and this consist of wanting everything, as fast as possible,