https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr By: Ashley Noerr en-us 2019-05-31 16:17:45 UTC 2019-06-10 17:33:39 UTC hello@padlet.com 20anoerr78876 https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935835 The main struggle I faced this year was a kind of mental breakdown. I was extremely stressed about all of my sports and outside activities adding onto schoolwork and the idea of college/future. I also had a lot of issues regarding separating from my friends that did not have the same morals and mindset as me anymore, holding me back in some ways. I was very unmotivated and in this "crisis" for a long time. ]]> 2019-05-31 16:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935835 20anoerr78876 https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935869 At the beginning of this school year, I was very reticent and to myself, I didn't like to take a lot of risks, and I was extremely unmotivated regarding my exercise habits and health. As I was very motivated academically, my goals were not as set as they should have been , considering college is just around the corner. I was also in a very tough situation with my friends because many of them began to make bad choices and therefore separate to different crowds. ]]> 2019-05-31 16:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935869 20anoerr78876 https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935881 Throughout the year, it was clear to me that my friends were choosing a different path and making bad decisions that I knew I didn't want to make. I was staying up super late every night because I was unable to sleep, not knowing why. Everything was starting to fall apart, but luckily my grades were continuing to thrive and that was one of the only things that was going good during the start of this year. ]]> 2019-05-31 16:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935881 20anoerr78876 https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935920 The turning point for me this year was me having to realize that I have so much potential that I am putting to waste by not applying my skills to my life. I have always hoped to be successful, and realizing that I could be throwing it all away just because I was acting lazy made me even more motivated to put change into my life. Once I started lacrosse season and conditioning at the beginning of February again, that is when my mindset changed and I regained my motivation to succeed and give both academics, health, and life in general my all. ]]> 2019-05-31 16:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935920 20anoerr78876 https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935949 Since I had my realization, I have been a lot more focused on the amount of hours I sleep every night, what I eat, amount of exercise, social relationships, family, and education.  I have made sure to commit myself to making good decisions and thinking about how every action I take will affect my future and my well being. Ever since I made this realization in my life, I have been much happier and believe I have made an ever greater impact on the world around me. ]]> 2019-05-31 16:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364935949 20anoerr78876 https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364936165 I have found that without the struggles of being unmotivated and lazy in the beginning of the year, I never would have realized the importance of having a strong mindset and being motivated in both health and academics. I am also glad this happened because now I know how to recognize the signs of when I am going off track or feeling unmotivated again. My family and friends could also tell when this was going on and can help motivate me if I ever need it or if they see that I am falling down that path again. ]]> 2019-05-31 16:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/20anoerr78876/dvpwiqmavgxr/wish/364936165