Welcome! About Me: Hi. My name is Sierra Jo Curtis. I am from a household consisting of six people currently. I live with my parents and three brothers. I have a step sister who is currently living in Seattle with my biological father. I enjoy learning, reading, having Harry Potter marathons, and doing a number of other nerdy things. I'm a vegetarian whom loves the outdoors and yoga. I would like to go to design school in the future and live in Iceland. So that's the really condensed description of myself :) .
Semester One Goals! Personal: #1 Emulate a more outgoing personality How- Remind myself that never going out of my comfort zone will not gain me friends. Sometimes I need to be spontaneous and start a conversation with someone I'm not friends with. #2 Complain less How- Recognize daily that I should be grateful because I'm better off than many people. Know that life's to short to be bitter about much because life really can amazing. Practice silence when I want to complain. #3 Stop being so complacent How- Realize that I can always do better. Just because I know I'm good at something doesn't mean I should be content not doing my best. #4 Practice humility How- Remind myself that humbleness is often better than boastfulness. Don't go on ego trips - I'm not better or inferior to anyone. #5 Be more courteous Know that I like to be respected so I should respect everyone else as well. Try to be polite as often as possible. Educational:
#1 Prevent getting overwhelmed by my schoolwork How- Focus on the task at hand rather than the big picture. Write all my homework down and check off my completed work. Try not to OCD out- not everything has to be perfect. #2 Procrastinate less How- Remember once I finish my work I have more time to do what I want, guilt free. Start doing my work even if I do 30 minute intervals or work and breaks. #3 Get the right amount of sleep for school How- Turn off all distractions at night so I get 8 hours of sleep. If I'm not done with school work find a time to finish later. Use time management so I get to bed at a decent hour. #4 Try to always be attentive How- Recognize that what I'm learning in class is important and I don't want to miss it. Block out distractions to the best of my ability. #5 Take preventative steps to keep from getting hangry. How- Bring plenty of snacks and water for school. Bring myself a fulfilling lunch of brain foods.
Achieved Personal Goals: #1 I accomplished this, I made new friends and started spontaneous conversations. #2 not accomplished, I don't complain about material subjects and wants but I still complain about school a lot and I should not. I should just appreciate that I have the ability to go to school. #3 not accomplished, I am still complacent and often don't put my full effort into the things I have the ability too. I should once again remind myself to try my hardest. #4 not accomplished, I wish I was more humble but I honestly love myself and have no problem sharing that. Although I am not narcissistic. I should realize that not every one is as confident and that I can keep my confidence a personal affair. #5 I accomplished this. I have become more courteous and have respected others how I want to be respected. Achieved Educational Goals: #1 not accomplished, I still get crazy stressed out by my homework and often cry or wish I will get abducted by aliens. I just need to remember that their are more important things in life than homework. No OCD! #2 partially accomplished this goal, I don't procrastinate on chores or classes I care about. I procrastinate on classes I'm apathetic towards. I should care about all my classes and just get it done. #3 accomplished, I have achieved at least 8 hours of sleep every night. I have enough hours of sleep but I'm always tired while I'm at school. #4 not accomplished, I am often bored to sleep in most of my classes. I should not be so bored! #5 accomplished. I always bring ample amounts of food, thus I am no longer hangry!
Semester Two Goals!
Personal: #1 Spend more time doing what I like! I spend an exponential amount of time with academics, extracurricular activities, and pleasing my parents. I need to spend more time doing what I want rather than being a people pleaser. I need to remember that other peoples happiness should not mess with my own happiness. #2 Complain less. I didn't achieve this and I really want to work on it. I don't really have a lot to complain about and I need to acknowledge that. #3 Deal with my stress better. Im easily stressed out and I don't deal with it well I freak out and become paralyzed with anxiety.I just need to take some breaths or a break and just remember that not everything is as important as I make it. #4 Be nicer. I tend to be sarcastic and become irritated easily. I should practice #5 Get along with my mom more. She yells and hurts my feelings a lot and then I wont talk and it leads to a "cold war" sort of situation. I should work on communicating better.
Educational: #1 Try to always be attentive.I didn't achieve this but I want to. Its easy to pay attention I just need to motivate myself enough. #2 Take all my classes seriously.I often find my classes easy so I don't take the seriously but I should so I gain all I can from the class. #3 Try to be less stressed out.I stress out a lot. I need to not do that by taking a break from my work, reminding myself not to hyper-focus. I should drink tea and focus on my yoga. #4 Try to enjoy school. I often hate school, and its ridiculous. My parents always tell me its the easiest and most fun times in life. I haven't noticed that but maybe I should try to. #4 Hang out with friend more rather than hyper-focusing.