I am very determined.
I see what I want and I go and
get it. I work hard for what I have and I’m determined to be as independent as
possible. A lot of times I come across
as stubborn; I refuse to skip work if I’m sick, when I see something wrong I
fix it myself, and I refuse to ask for help even when I probably should.
I’ve had a lot of false starts
in the determination area. I’ve always thought that being determined means that
you will never give up, that you would do anything for what you want. What I’ve come to realize is that
determination is actually knowing when to quit and when to move on, when to
move forward and when to step back. Determination isn’t about winning every
battle; it’s about fighting the good fight and keeping yourself safe and
healthy.
I’m proud of myself for being so
driven because I think it speaks highly to my moral character. There are times
when the world gets me down, especially lately while I look for a job that pays
higher than minimum wage. But my strength is what will keep me going, long
after I’ve applied to every job that I’m qualified for and even some that I am
not.
I prize my determination because
it has gotten me this far. I have three degrees, speak multiple languages and I’m
slowly but surely learning algebra again. I have a solid and stable
relationship with my boyfriend and a puppy whom I adore. My determination has helped me keep all these things and helped me
achieve all my dreams so far.
Challenge to my Readers:
Sometimes it’s just nice to
recognize how determined someone is. Today you should tell yourself how proud
you are of all that you have accomplished. Forget about the things you haven’t
done and focus on those things you have done.
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