In my opinion lot’s of people overthink or stress about finding their passion, what they want to be doing for the rest of their lives. When you think about it, it can be a very scary and intimidating thought, but for me, I have a pretty good idea of what I want to do. The fact of the matter is I love computers. Particularly programming and coding. Now don’t get me wrong, sometimes I hate it and never wanna touch the damn thing ever again because I will get so frustrated when I just can’t seem to get it to work, but when I do, it fills me with joy and I feel really good about myself (also called dopamine.) That is the thing I love the most when it comes to programming. The feeling of wanting to just get into a grove and not ever want to stop. This is what drives and actually makes me enjoy school a lot more than past years (I take computer science.) The thing is I feel like everyone should try to find their own programming, get out there, find what makes you feel good inside, and roll with it. I know that it really isn’t always as simple as that but you have to take charge and branch out to really figure out what drives you. Just 2 years ago, I had no clue I was ever going to get into coding, heck I didn’t have a clue about how to do anything even remotely close… but I took that step and decided to just try computers 10 and see how i liked it. One of the other key parts to why I enjoy it so much is the teachers I've had. They both have been so helpful and really passionate about it themselves which I think is one of the most important parts to finding your passion. Not only do you need to find what makes you happy, but also find that person that will push you in the right direction and help you when you feel lost. At the end of the day, it always comes down to you and your willingness to open up to not just new possibilities, but also the willingness to open up to the right people.
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I was diagnosed with severe scoliosis at the age of 12, I thought it was the end of the world and I'd be alone forever. Which was not the case whatsoever. Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral (lateral = toward, from or side to side) curvature of the spine. There are 2 different types of curves, there’s C curve and there’s S curve, which is the shape of your spine from a rear view of the skeleton. A non scoliosis spine is a 0 - 10 degrees and a rotation under 5.I remember researching scoliosis as it's not something very commonly talked about, yet 1 of 10 girls have the condition and 1 out of 70 boys do. Most cases people are born with scoliosis and as they grow older the curve gets bigger and worse. I got diagnosed with an S curve, I have 3 curves the biggest one being 54 degrees with a rotation of 10, that means my spine isn’t only curved but physically twisted inside of me. Due to a severe curve I was placed in a Boston brace to slow its growth. I was told to wear it 23 hours of the day, I was only able to take it off for a shower everyday and physiotherapy .Due to having to wear the brace for many hours I had to quit gymnastics, dance and wasn't able to participate in my grade 7 gym class. Which was hard, sports were everything to me. They were something that connected me to others and made me feel a part of something more than myself. Yet even simple tasks like tying my shoes, picking up a pencil off the floor and even placing my arms by my side became extremely difficult. I'd ask others for help but many times people thought I was lazy and told me to do it myself.They didn't know it was nearly impossible for me. Scoliosis is a physical health condition, but no one ever talks about how it could affect someone’s mental health. It affects every person very differently. For me personally it caused a lot of anxiety, it was this feeling of being alone. I never knew anyone who was going through what I was going through. It also made me very conscious of my left side, due to my middle curve being the biggest of the three, they over corrected my third curve to hopefully help the second curve even out a bit. While it was helping me it made me self conscious. One side of my body was like it used to be and the other side was the shape of an hourglass. I’d do everything to hide this, but I now wish I embraced who I was with my scoli brace. I wish I knew there are many teens that are going through the same thing I was.
Therefore I now spread awareness about it. Catching it early on is the key to prevention. Olivia H To learn more about scoliosis : https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scoliosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350716 Discipline is the practice of following a set of rules in order to maintain order and authority within oneself. Many people discipline themselves for their own benefit, while others do it for the benefit of others. Let's be honest: most of us try and fail to maintain control over ourselves in some way. One of the best examples of this is procrastination, which occurs when we try to push ourselves to complete our work on time but end up leaving it until the last minute. Discipline is a practice, and every day you try counts because it's all about small victories or progress. It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – J.K. Rowling. This quotation is unique because its core purpose is to help us live our lives the way we want to live them, free of outside distractions. It is the decision to do what you should be doing, to work toward a greater goal while remaining true to yourself. This allows you to work toward long-term happiness. Long-term happiness is the feeling you get after putting in a lot of effort and seeing the results. Consider working out or studying: both require you to stay focused on a larger goal so that when you achieve it, you feel motivated to do it again and again. Short-term happiness, such as scrolling through Tiktok, Instagram, or playing games, is fleeting. While these are not harmful in moderation, scrolling through social media keeps you focused on what others are doing rather than what you are doing. As teenagers, life can be stressful with relationships, school, and adjusting to adulthood, which is why it's critical to focus on what makes you happy and let go of what doesn't. "Create habits that serve you, and replace habits that don't," Lev said in our YEY lessons. Making your bed every morning, writing in a journal, or brushing your teeth before bed are all simple ways to improve your discipline. It can also be anything that makes you a better version of yourself, such as going to the gym, studying, or picking up a new hobby. Discipline is one the best ways to make your life fun, as it has for me. I used to take everything for granted, antisocial and always cared about what people thought about me, before I started doing small things that made my life better. I made my bed every morning, pushed myself to talk to people, and learned to cook. Now, I try to be productive in any way every day, go to the gym, and take out of my life what doesn’t make it better, like scrolling through TikTok endlessly. Discipline has made mine and many others’ lives much better, which is why you should do things that are fun, and
don't forget to live your life to the fullest- you only live once after all. Anooj C An article to help you get started: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/self-discipline |
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