In the blog post, One Man's Impact In The World, the blogger talks about the impact you can have on others. She mentions that there may be one, small action that could have been done without much thought, but that one small action could ruin someone's whole day, or make someone's whole day. She talks about some encounters she has had with others, when someone treated her poorly and made her mad, and how to this day she still thinks of that time. She talks about a time where someone rejected a hug and instead of politely saying, "No," they rolled their eyes at her and acted in a belittling way. I can think of several instances at work where I have had customers who weren't polite with me or got mad at me when I had to charge them extra money for their extra toppings on their ice cream. Those few rude remarks left me angry and frustrated and could have easily ruined my day if I let it. It is always important to be mindful of what you say to others because you never know how it can affect them. Not only can you make negative impacts on others, you can also make very positive impacts on people. One small act of kindness can go along way. A simple compliment, or a simple smile can make someone's whole day. I can also think of several instances here, where someone has done something so small as waited an extra minute to hold the door open for me or told me to have a good day, where it made me smile and put me in a happier mood. Many people do not realize how much their actions truly can impact someone's day, or even impact their life. It is always important to be mindful of what you say to others and not make rude remarks or mistreat people. It's just as important, to help each other out and to do the right thing; you never know how much one act of kindness can help someone.
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In Mitch Albom's article, "Time to pause, reflect- and stop predicting," he makes a good point that Americans need to stop making judgments. People are so quick to think the worse of Trump when they haven't even given him a chance to be president yet. He also says that past judgments made on presidents have always ended up being wrong, so why do we continue to judge? There is no need to judge and freak out, it only makes things worse. All we can do is wait and hope for the best. He also makes a good point that although Trump has made inappropriate or racist comments, it does not mean the people who had voted for him are racist. People need to stop attacking others for their vote and respect them for their choice. In order for our country to come together, I believe that people should keep a positive attitude and truly give Trump a chance. I also think that people should remember that the government is here to help and serve us and that we still have a say in our country. I also think it is important for people to spread hope and positivity, to comfort those who are in fear for their future and to remind others that this country will still continue to be great.
To be successful in life you must work hard. You're not going to wake up one day and suddenly have everything you've ever wished for, some people don't realize that. Some people just see the end result and see themselves being rich and all of their dreams coming true, but what they don't realize is that it can be difficult to get there. You're going to have to face failure and disappointments but you have to be dedicated and continue to push on to achieve your goals. Life isn't always easy and you have to work for what you want but the struggles will be worth the success in the end. This quote ties into my life now because I'm applying to colleges and applying to scholarships and it can get tiring, but I know that if I am persistent and continue to apply, that it will be worth it in the end when I am at the college I wanted to be at and have a good scholarship. This quote will help me in the future to remember that the road to success isn't always easy, but it will be worth it. Pushing yourself to try new things can be challenging and scary. However, trying different activities helps you to grow as a person and helps you to learn new things. No one wants to feel uncomfortable or nervous in life, but sometimes you have to deal with those feelings to grow. Whenever I push myself outside of my comfort zone and try something new I'm always happy that I did. In the future, I will continue to remember that the uncomfortable feeling only lasts for a short time and the end result is worth it. In John Maxwell's speech, The Secret To Success, he mentions to find success, you must first find your purpose in life. My purpose in life is to make a difference in people's lives; even if it the slightest difference. Everyday I try to give to others and be kind to everyone. Just by one small act of kindness I can make a huge difference in their day, and if I can do that, my goal has been achieved.
Large amounts of stress can have a negative impact on your body and on your health. Knowing how to deal with stress is very important. Two ways I have learned how to deal with stress is making a to do list and having an outlet such as exercising. Writing down all of the things I have to do helps me to stay organized and reminds me to stay on task. Exercising helps me to take my mind off of things and release all of the negative energy/ stress that I have. In the article, Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress (https://www.adaa.org/tips-manage-anxiety-and-stress), it recommends people to exercise to help them feel better and maintain their health. It also suggests exercises that can benefit you.
Friendship, team spirit, and ambition are all three important qualities to have in life. Friendship is one of the best gifts in life; to have people who you enjoy being with and who care for you is an amazing thing. Friends play a huge role in my life and I am so grateful for the happiness they bring into my life. Team spirit is also a good quality to have. Looking out for others and sacrificing things for people you love is an important thing. My parents have sacrificed so much for me and I look up to them for that. Everyday I try my best to give to others and help others. Last but not least, ambition is extremely important. It's necessary to set goals and go after those goals. If you do not set any goals for yourself, you're not going to go anywhere in life. I always work hard for what I want and am determined to accomplish the goals I set for myself.
How your day turns out is all based on you and the attitude that you have. If something bad happens, you can't complain and let it ruin your whole day. You have to deal with it and keep a positive attitude. Bad things are going to happen, you're going to have struggles and be put in bad situations but it's not the end of the world. You have to take control of matters and keep pushing through and remember all of the good things over the bad.
"Success in this game depends less on strength of body than strength of mind and character."9/27/2016 I completely agree with this quote, your mindset is just as important as anything else. If you have a positive attitude, are motivated and believe you can accomplish your goals, you will accomplish those goals. One of my favorite activities is volleyball; I was on the JV team for Lake Shore my Sophomore year. I remember one game we lost the first match, won the second and were losing pretty bad the third match. My teammates began to get frustrated and complain, I told them we had to keep a positive attitude and keep working hard. I said that we can't give up yet and to believe in ourselves. At first they told me that I was wrong and it was too late to win, but eventually they began to change their attitudes and we ended up winning the game. At the end of the game my teammate came up to me and said, "Maddy you were right!" It's crazy how much a positive attitude can change for you. Playing sports has taught me to never get down on myself, to never give up, and always keep my head held high.
My favorite part of summer was going to Cedar Point with my cousin and then a second time with my friends. I got to ride the Dragster for the first time which was a lot of fun. A tradition that my family has is our family picnic. Every summer my whole family goes to a park and we get to swim and socialize. I look forward to the family picnic because I love spending time with my family. This summer I also had my first job, I worked at Dairy Queen which I really enjoyed.
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