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Fear: Worried to juggle all of the commitments, with multiple different projects running. So I end up missing tasks or meetings.

Properly fill calender and have reminders for task to ensure completion

Leave group chats unread to be able to remember to do things instead of just reading and forgetting.

Goal: Form bonds and meaningful connections

Actively seek out conversation with fellow volunteers and opening jio them out to do things and catch up

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A fear I have is not being able to manage my commitments successfully, and not submitting the deliverables on time

1. If I know that it will be a busy period for me (assignment season) or have other commitments to attend to. I will prioritise and rank the importance of each task; informing my team members if I require more time to complete something

2. Planning more efficiently will also help, time-blocking and setting aside time to complete work.

My goal is to create a friendly environment in the team, where we establish somewhat of a friendship.

1. Setting aside time before meetings with them to catch up and learn more about themselves or simple icebreakers such as sharing a highlight of their week!

2. Trying to be understanding and empathetic towards their workstyles, fostering a work environment that makes them feel supported

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Fear: Commitments and Schedules

- Assign associated colours with events like YCS & volunteering (This has been done)

- Manage the schedule better by reworking all the administrative matters in one place (aka passwords, photos, ahh basically all the details cus i keep messing them up)

- So create telegram folders, create password list and review it every 2 weeks or so

Goal: Make new friends

- Get to know at least 5 people in the span of 2 months in MHC (I think i’ve achieved this pretty well)

- Make the effort to attend more events to get to work with and hang out with more people within the cluster and get to know them better, now at least 10 in the next 3 months

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Fear: Worried about the responsibilities.

Manage my time properly by doing tasks early and plan ahead.

Inform beforehand if I foresee any period I would need more support in and share the workload with the rest but within everyone’s capacity too. (Open communication)

Goal: Build up my knowledge on mental health

Engage in discussions with the rest as we do the projects and listen for what’s their view on certain mental health topics

Read up about mental health related topics whenever I chanced upon it

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A fear i have is feeling the work that i do or my own contribution in the team is not up to my own expectations

1. I will constantly seek feedback from those around me on what i've done well and what can be done better be it on the task at hand or my contributions to the team

2. Plan out my work more effectively by breaking down the task into smaller tasks, organizing a schedule and be more organized so that i have ample time to find out my weaknesses and seek help if need be.

3. Take the time to reflect on my own strength and track down positive feedbacks or interactions so that it can be use as motivation and instill more confidence.

My goal is to learn more on how i can advocate for mental health using content creation through the different mediums (photo, videos, design)

1. To do more research on the mental health topics that i want to advocate on and how it is being advocated through content creation.

2. To work on or pick up new skills that can help with learning more about content creation.

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A fear that I have is not being able to keep up with the workload (tasks, replying msgs, check-ins etc.), as I can be q slow + sch can get rlly bz...

1. I will intentionally block out time for mhc on my cal when doing daily time-blocking; and be realistic about the time allo...; if I realise I cmi the deadline, comms it asap for accountability even if I ps... ><

2. be realistic in considering my busyness when we are setting timelines; set a soft deadline for myself min. one day earlier than the hard deadline

3. Instead of expecting perfection or only doing things when I have time to sit down & 'properly work on it' in one-go, to make use of pockets of time throughout the day - i.e. spread the task out across multiple days

4. (actually) start using notion to track my mhc tasks...

one goal I have is to hone leadership and project management skills!

1. beyond noting down my observations (learning frm everyone!), allo some time (e.g. at the end of each month unless sch deadlines are on my back...) to consolidate them minimally; concretise into actionables if I have time

2. ^related to the fear above: rather than avoiding out of fear or because i'm overwhelmed, look through the documents minimally

3. take the initiative (e.g. to ask what I don't know or questions I have)

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One fear I have is burning out from the event planning process and seeing it as idle work instead of something meaningful :-(

1. I hope to take a step back when I feel too overwhelmed and re-evaluate how I can balance and find the spark in event planning again.

2. I'll reach out to my other EXCOs and TLs so I can yap about this and get some advice :")

My goal is to create more meaningful and intentional events that deliver greater impact!

1. To do a more comprehensive needs analysis for the project in order to better determine the objectives

2. Not maintaining the mentality that we are curating events just for the sake of it (just because we are in MHC) but to see the intention and relevance into how each event can shape our advocacy efforts and a broader societal goal and impact!

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One fear that I have is getting too detailed/ alot of comments at times or not guiding enough.

1. I hope to learn from each other on how to manage the different project phases and knowing when to go in-depth and when to look at the broader view!

2. I hope to understand and learn from the team on the leadership and guidance that they are looking for to better guide and grow together ◡̈

One goal that I have is learn how to better delegate/ offload to others instead of taking on everything!

1. To learn to let go and not want to tank the tasks!

2. To know how and where to draw the balance between stepping in to help/ resolve the issues vs letting the team try out so that everyone has room to grow!

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One fear I have is not being able to be participative because of my upcoming national service.

1. If possible, I hope I can get my calender so I can better plan out my time. (hopefully in 3 months)

2. Let my team know if I'm busy or too swarmed with other things to maintain accountability

3. Plan out my days ahead to dedicate time to my other commitments such as MHC, badminton and friends.

One goal I want to achieve is to better plan training segments in VM. I want to plan out a training programme on mental health literacy eg specific conditions like dysthymia, burn out while getting inputs from others that might be more knowledgeable than me.

1. Setting a time-frame for me to get things done eg 1 week to research and consult then 1 week to plan out the content (so I have a deadline to follow)

2. Being more intentional in how I can run the programmes (how am I as a facilitator , words that I say)

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A Fear I have, would be assimilating and adapting to the information and nuances within MHC and learning to fit in with the Culture.

Be much more intentional in understanding the existing and latent objectives of MHC, ensuring that these larger objectives are adhered when planning events. Seeking inputs from TLs / Fellow Events Members and Excos, understanding what MHC's events truly mean and strive for.

Referencing past AARs and Meeting notes is a good step forward in understanding the deeper intentions and nuances that come for planning MHC's events

To better fit in with the Culture, I should be myself, and I have set a goal to know something unique about everyone throughout the term :)

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One fear I want to work on is the fear of not meeting mine and the members' expectations. I will:

check in with my members once every 2 weeks to get updates on their life (celebrates their wins and encourage them during their tough times)

gather feedback from all on their experience working with me after every project, and to refine little areas if possible.

understand my own limits and learn how to ask for help when needed. Understand that I can plan for many things but Murphy's Law will happen

One goal that I have is to balance my own commitments together with MHC! I will:

pre-planned my commitments to the best of my abilities and update my calendar whenever there is a new event/meeting that I need to attend.

take breaks in between commitments and have at least ONE day where I do not do anything related to any of my commitments to ensure that I don't burn out

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My fear is that I start to see MHC as another task in my to-do list as I tend to do that when I have too many things to do. The problem here then is that it takes away the joy of volunteering and I forget the reason why I chose this.

1. It is honestly hard to have specific measures to tackle this because it is more of a personality thing but I will try to constantly remind myself of why I even started this journey.

2. Being able to say ‘No’, but more to myself. I may take on more than I am able to, simply because I view some stuff as interesting or great learning experiences. I have to remind myself that I can’t do everything all at once. A good gauge is to ensure that I operate with at least 20% slack in my schedule and energy.

My goal is to get the most of out my term, be it mental health literacy, friendships or skills.

1. I want to be a better mental health advocate in my life. This can be done through more facilitation practice, intentionally reading up on mental health resources, participating in trainings etc. At least 3 of these.

2. Maybe I won’t quantify the number of friends I wish to have hahaha but I hope to forge friendships that will continue.

3. For content creation, I aim to do at least 1 video, 1 post and ofc the Heartstrings Newsletter.

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My fear is that i get swarmed by my various commitments. This I attribute it to not actively taking stock of my life's happening. So the long term goal for me will be to Engage in enriching activities through my term. SMART Goals wise

1. Able to keep my calendar updated 70% of the time by June, and 80% of the time by Nov. (check - in on sunday to see if my events are updated if it is not then it counts as a failed week :(, if it is updated then yay it is a good week)

2. Say 'No'. Able to keep my 2-3 days each week as flexible days 60% of the time by May and 70% of the time by Aug, 80% of the time by Nov.

My goal to build an inclusive cluster. I view this as through my conversations and the initiatives that I do to promote a space where we can be more understanding of one another

1. Listen to understand reciprocally in 70% of conversations I have by Sep, and 80% by Nov

2. Curate 4 experiences for the cluster to chill and bond with one another by Nov (and ofc should be hearing good things bout it ah... if bad things then no count)

3. Educate on working with different demographics via 2 bite sized sessions (60% increased awareness will be good)

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One fear I have is not being able to contribute effectively to the VM team as I'm new to VM and still adjusting to the new role and team.

I seek to learn from my fellow EXCOs and members about various skills that I am less exposed to (e.g., emceeing and speaking in front of a large crowd) and to keep an open-mind to see things from different perspectives.

Checking in with fellow EXCOs and TL for feedback and working on areas that can be improved, and also asking for support whenever I need.

One goal that I have is to be comfortable with engaging a bigger group / public speaking.

Where possible, to step up and facilitate or emcee, and to build the experience for it to turn into something more familiar. Also gathering feedback to work on areas that I'm struggling with.

Knowing the people helps me feel less scared about speaking in front of a bigger crowd so a smaller goal is getting to know more people in the cluster, be it through small conversations or engaging them in bonding activities

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One fear I have is not being able to contribute as much as I’d like to as compared to the rest of my team , especially being the only new exco in VM.

I aim to observe how the others emcee/host/facilitate events and learn from what they did

I aim to ask for help if i’m facing challenges, and feedback to improve on my current tasks.

One goal I have is to build stronger bonds with the rest of the EXCO

Try to get to know them better by starting conversations with them

Put in effort to remember stuff about them

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One fear I have would be would be taking the easy way out when it comes to planning events, especially if push comes to shove from my co-PDs.

I'll aim to check in with my co-PDs regularly (at least once a month), be it for work progress or general wellbeing, to ensure that we're able to keep up the pace we set for ourselves

I'll contribute my ideas early in the planning process (by 1st proposal draft) to avoid the FOMO on not implementing an idea I strongly believe in.

I'll check and update the workflow/timeline regularly (at least once a week) to track our progress, and recalibrate the plan by discussing with my team if necessary

One goal I wish to achieve is to try to make meaningful bonds with my EXCOs and members

Where possible, I'll aim to plan small bonding segments within my meetings, aiming for at least a check-in each meeting (e.g. asking abt their week). Or if we have more capacity, a separate bonding day.

I'll open jio more often! (hard to put a timeline on it as life does happen and my introverted social battery is a thing, extroverts help me out pls)

For the EXCO meetings I'm planning, I'll want to create a fun segment but also a bonding segment (more like HTHT kind)

Of course socialising shouldn't be forced and its up to vibes but I wanna create the best environment to have the best chance of making friendships possible (classic INFP answer iykyk)

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One fear I have is being unable to meet my own expectations in contributing to the cluster, especially as someone not the most experienced in publicity.

I will keep an open mind and seek to learn from those around me. I will challenge myself to work on various skills that I am not as experienced or confident in while also seeking to improve the skills that I already know.

I will take feedback and constructive feedback positively and work on improving my skills and MHC deliverables throughout the term.

I will not hesitate to seek help from others in the team should I have anything I want to learn from them (e.g. video editing tips) to ensure that the quality of work we produce will be our best effort.

One goal I hope to achieve is to always be intentional with the things I do such that each action has a genuine impact in the team and on the cause we are advocating for.

Before I rush into any action, I will try to take a step back to consider the most effective and impactful way to carry out a certain task.

I will reflect on the intention of each task and refine my ideas or approach when necessary should the original plan fail to have a meaningful impact and value.

I will seek feedback from my fellow EXCOs and members to ensure that my project team does not get carried away with our task and continue to ensure that our projects have value and purpose.

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One fear I want to work on is the worry that I won't be able to meet my own expectations and provide appropriate guidance for the EXCOs. The steps I will take to manage this fear is to:

I will ensure to do check ins with the EXCOs as regularly as I can (monthly if possible) together with my co TL if she is up for it! I can also give them encouragements throughout the term + remind them that we are always open to help them!

I will keep track of my check-ins either in my PMs with my co TL or in my notebook -- the check ins may include simple things like how they have been coping with work or MHC projects

I will also gather feedback from the EXCOs or even members if there is anything lacking in the way I lead the team (or make my own observations by reflecting after each meeting)

One goal I wish to achieve is to learn to plan the timeline and workplan for the term while taking into consideration different factors.

I will observe the past team leads in their element (eg. during EXCO trainings, check ins with them) & gather their advice in our group chat about decisions my co TL and I are to make (eg. bringing our discussions to the group chat & summarising our discussion and our learning points from the discussion)

Done throughout the term