I love knowing that I'm a visual learner, and just a visually-oriented person in general. Once you know how you best learn, so many other things become much easier. I discovered a little while ago that I function most efficiently when I have things written down. That way, if I ever forget my goals or objectives for the day, I can just visualize the list and read it from memory. I don't know if that works for other people, but it's been a life-saver for me! But anyways, I started writing everything that came to mind as I thought about this past year and what I want to improve on in the future. Some things are small and some things are more universal, but they are all very doable to some degree. I'm sure that it will get added to in the future, but here it is as it stands today:
1. Eat a salad every week-day
2. Continue to drink plenty of water
3. Accept that I'm a slow reader - allot more time than I believe is necessary
4. Make fires in the fireplace
5. Take advantage of the libraries for studying
6. Create small goals instead of being daunted by large ones
7. Begin essays on the day I get the prompts
8. Remember why I love school when I feel discouraged
9. Fold Laundry / Put it away as soon as it's done
10. Find little ways to serve around the house
11. Write everything down / Make lists
12. Read at least one verse or devotional each day
13. Spend a few minutes picking up my belongings every night
14. Be productive even while resting / Decrease idle time
15. Go to San Francisco for the day to study
16. Take time to journal / Record special memories
17. Think of something that I'm thankful for every day
18. Keep priorities straight
19. Become a master of organization
20. Have patience with myself even when I'm frustrated
21. Do my best to keep things simple
22. Allow myself to have an adventure every now & then
23. Constantly look for ways to encourage those around me
24. Dress nicely every day - it'll be a confidence booster
25. Hike on the fire-trails
26. Do yoga out on the patio
27. Take lots and lots of pictures
28. Research new scholarship opportunities
29. Start learning about / studying for the GRE
30. Cherish the time that I get to spend with my friends
31. More confidence / Less pride
32. Always give the honor back to God
33. Strive to go the extra mile in everything that I do
34. Keep clutter to a minimum
35. Listen to inspiring music
36. Exercise at least 3 days a week; Stretch daily
37. Eagerly utilize weekends for reading / studying
38. If I become disinterested in an assignment, move on quickly and come back to it later
39. Increase vocabulary
40. Have better posture
41. Resist the urge to battle with my alarm in the morning
42. Write letters to people
43. Embrace frugality - Save money for Future Adventures
44. Persevere even when things get tough
45. Clean off desk every night
46. Continue to discover how my brain works best
47. Love passionately and unconditionally
48. Don't sleep in too late - Start the day early!
49. Establish good routines and stick to them
Now that July is upon us, I'm officially half-way done with my summer vacation. Even though I have loved being home and I've accomplished so much in a few short weeks, I'm also eager to return to Berkeley. So many adventures await me there! I know that I won't be able to meet all of these goals, but most of them only require a few minutes of my time each day. Time has become my most valuable and cherished resource as of late, but if I can rally enough self control, I think that each of these little things can have the power to make a huge difference. I shall just have to wait and see.
Sincerely,
Olivia
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