Post by dylanhensley on Sept 14, 2015 0:52:48 GMT
If my life were a process that continually repeated itself, my perception of everything would change. I would always strive to be happy and make the right decisions, because I would eventually have to repeat the actions again. I truly would view it as the greatest gift one could receive. Even though difficult situations present themselves, knowing an identical situation will come up would inspire me to cease the moment and make the most of what I am given. This is a perception of life that I haven’t mastered yet personally (probably due to my young age and lack of experience with patience.) That being said, using this way of thinking can bring out some positive results, because asking the question “would I really want to have to do that again?” might be a good question to think about prior to making decisions
In my educational career many challenges and obstacles have presented themselves. From my experience, my largest challenge has been tough professors with outrageous policies. From no using the restroom without loss of points to 23/25 answers correct on a math test, but a 64% score. Teachers having students wrap their phones in paper and put them on her desk is another policy that has troubled me. I’ve always loved school except in classes with policies such as these. My issue is with the teachers having this egotistical sense of control as if they are the warden of a prison. The way to receive results as a teacher is to respect your students. Rules and boundaries should be set in a healthy classroom environment, but teachers should give students respect in order to receive respect themselves. Even though these teachers have caused me stress, and possibly a chance to attend my dream college, I use them as motivators to one day become a teacher myself. You can’t change someone’s policies or ideas, you can only deal with them and make the best of the situation. The way I see it, I can either complain that it’s too difficult, or I can harness my anger and use it as fuel to keep my desire to teach alive. Perspective can change the way you overcome obstacles.
With so many technological advances being made in the modern day, it is very easy to become attached to many different pieces of technology now available for us to use. An example of a technology that I’ve become hooked on is electronic cigarettes. I used to smoke tobacco in high school, and then I found out about a cleaner and safer ways to ingest nicotine. I bought one, and ever since I always have it with me. It works as a stress reliever and is extremely effective every time. I’ve become attached to it, because it gives me a break from the harshness of reality. I’m taking 13 units and working 20-30 hours a week, so with a schedule this full it keeps me sane. I’m a very mellow guy and I keep my composure usually because the electronic cigarette has recently calmed me down. I don’t see it as a lifelong addiction, but it is a piece of technology that I have become very attached to both mentally and emotionally. It truly does keep me happy on tough days. There are health risks that go along with it, such as the possibility of damaging my lungs, however personally I haven’t had any negative side effects in two years. For my friends, their addiction to technology is cellular phones. Without fail, every one I spend my time with is hopelessly addicted to their phone. They are always on social media telling the world what they just did, or texting someone the same content. This is how the entire generation of people born post 1990 are, this results in more antisocial behavior and less social skills for young adults and teens. It is an advantage that communication is now possible via cellular devices, however social media is a curse that hopefully future generations discover and eliminate.
In my educational career many challenges and obstacles have presented themselves. From my experience, my largest challenge has been tough professors with outrageous policies. From no using the restroom without loss of points to 23/25 answers correct on a math test, but a 64% score. Teachers having students wrap their phones in paper and put them on her desk is another policy that has troubled me. I’ve always loved school except in classes with policies such as these. My issue is with the teachers having this egotistical sense of control as if they are the warden of a prison. The way to receive results as a teacher is to respect your students. Rules and boundaries should be set in a healthy classroom environment, but teachers should give students respect in order to receive respect themselves. Even though these teachers have caused me stress, and possibly a chance to attend my dream college, I use them as motivators to one day become a teacher myself. You can’t change someone’s policies or ideas, you can only deal with them and make the best of the situation. The way I see it, I can either complain that it’s too difficult, or I can harness my anger and use it as fuel to keep my desire to teach alive. Perspective can change the way you overcome obstacles.
With so many technological advances being made in the modern day, it is very easy to become attached to many different pieces of technology now available for us to use. An example of a technology that I’ve become hooked on is electronic cigarettes. I used to smoke tobacco in high school, and then I found out about a cleaner and safer ways to ingest nicotine. I bought one, and ever since I always have it with me. It works as a stress reliever and is extremely effective every time. I’ve become attached to it, because it gives me a break from the harshness of reality. I’m taking 13 units and working 20-30 hours a week, so with a schedule this full it keeps me sane. I’m a very mellow guy and I keep my composure usually because the electronic cigarette has recently calmed me down. I don’t see it as a lifelong addiction, but it is a piece of technology that I have become very attached to both mentally and emotionally. It truly does keep me happy on tough days. There are health risks that go along with it, such as the possibility of damaging my lungs, however personally I haven’t had any negative side effects in two years. For my friends, their addiction to technology is cellular phones. Without fail, every one I spend my time with is hopelessly addicted to their phone. They are always on social media telling the world what they just did, or texting someone the same content. This is how the entire generation of people born post 1990 are, this results in more antisocial behavior and less social skills for young adults and teens. It is an advantage that communication is now possible via cellular devices, however social media is a curse that hopefully future generations discover and eliminate.