Reflections
Some things that I've really learned or come to accept about myself this year/semester:
Exercise goes a long way towards keeping me sane.
Dance is my preferred form of exercise. In proper doses, it goes a long way towards keeping me sane.
Acting does not help keep me sane. In fact, putting on a show usually results in my becoming considerably less sane.
[Putting on a dance show seems to balance out these two effects such that I'm able to maintain relative sanity once I achieve it.
(For the purposes of these statements, 'sane' is a reflection of my academic productivity and emotional stability.)]
Networking is very important and I need to start doing much more with it.
I get more done when I have a place to be, a time to be there, and someone who cares if I show up and focus.
I need to have my own space. This space needs to be defined by me and respected by others. I need to be allowed to retreat their when I feel compelled.
I'm not as self-aware as I sometimes think I am. Not even close. I need to work on perceiving myself more accurately and changing my actions accordingly.
Doing Things = Being Someone.
I think in terms of black and white. I am a 'rules' person. Other people are not, and that is OK. My life is easier when I remember this.
My parents had (and still have) an enormous influence on how I think and see the world. Some of what I learned from them is invaluable and makes my life a much better place. And some of it can be left behind because clinging to it holds me back.
Having someone (or many someones) to come home to at night and be a family with very important to me.
Sometimes "doing something even though I don't feel ready" is being an adult. Other times, "doing something even though I don't feel ready" is being stupid. I haven't mastered this distinction yet, but I'm getting better.
Saying 'no' to activities/events doesn't necessarily mean I'm missing out. It may mean that I get to experience and enjoy more of the activities/events that I have already committed to.
I'm not good at going to sleep at night. My default is to find ways to stay awake even when I'm tired.
Exercise goes a long way towards keeping me sane.
Dance is my preferred form of exercise. In proper doses, it goes a long way towards keeping me sane.
Acting does not help keep me sane. In fact, putting on a show usually results in my becoming considerably less sane.
[Putting on a dance show seems to balance out these two effects such that I'm able to maintain relative sanity once I achieve it.
(For the purposes of these statements, 'sane' is a reflection of my academic productivity and emotional stability.)]
Networking is very important and I need to start doing much more with it.
I get more done when I have a place to be, a time to be there, and someone who cares if I show up and focus.
I need to have my own space. This space needs to be defined by me and respected by others. I need to be allowed to retreat their when I feel compelled.
I'm not as self-aware as I sometimes think I am. Not even close. I need to work on perceiving myself more accurately and changing my actions accordingly.
Doing Things = Being Someone.
I think in terms of black and white. I am a 'rules' person. Other people are not, and that is OK. My life is easier when I remember this.
My parents had (and still have) an enormous influence on how I think and see the world. Some of what I learned from them is invaluable and makes my life a much better place. And some of it can be left behind because clinging to it holds me back.
Having someone (or many someones) to come home to at night and be a family with very important to me.
Sometimes "doing something even though I don't feel ready" is being an adult. Other times, "doing something even though I don't feel ready" is being stupid. I haven't mastered this distinction yet, but I'm getting better.
Saying 'no' to activities/events doesn't necessarily mean I'm missing out. It may mean that I get to experience and enjoy more of the activities/events that I have already committed to.
I'm not good at going to sleep at night. My default is to find ways to stay awake even when I'm tired.