Ara Percy

Brianna Balke
April17,17
H.O.M

Wellness- This year I lacked in this habits. Through the year I didn't really have time to run or
exercise. Last I was very active and play sports and exercise every chance I had during the
day/week. This year I played basketball for Tolman High school. This year I was on varsity and
not junior varsity. So I had to work harder on A varsity level. It was hard to from me to improve
because of the way I was taking care of myself . I was eating a lot of junk food and sometimes I
wouldn't eat breakfast so I wasn't for school. Next school I will reflect on my recent year and
change some of habits. I will be more active eat healthy and have a growth mindset. With a
growth mindset your bettering your mind and body.
Gratitude- This year I didn't lack in this habit of mind . I tried this year to be as thankful and
grateful as possible. One way I Showed my gratitude was when the school had free SAT PREP.
People usually have to pay for tutoring. But because my school offered it for free I took as much
advantage a I could possible. In life you have to take advantage of what comes your way because
it can be very useful for you later on in life.
Optimism - This habit of mind is one of the my strongest habits of mind. I always think positive
about things I struggling in and things i'm going well in. Going back to freshman year at
blackstone I lacked in this habit. I realized how I didn't really think of the brighter side when it
came to struggling at school. But now when I struggling with something I say Great! because
know I have an opportunity to learn something better and have a better understanding in depth.
Ve grown so much throughout my three years at blackstone academy. I hope I continue to
improve in this habit because I think it is one of the most important habits.
Organization - This habit of mind is one of my strengths. In order for my me to be a successful
student at blackstone academy and in life. Organization is key, when you have system life is
easier. Freshman year I realized that I wasn't organization in any way. Then when it came to
school work I couldn't find some papers or I forget I had homework due. So then I diagnosed my
problem. Sophomore year I stayed organized and used an agenda. One of my other problems
was not using my agenda because I wasn't using my agenda I forgot about my assignments in my
classes, also events that I have to do. Now i stay organized and use my agenda to write done
assignments of events that I have to go to.
Self - advocacy- This year I didn't self advocate for myself. Last year I focused on always
asking for help. When I struggled I always find it easy to ask for help so that I could learn from
it. And not have to confused in class. This year I lacked in this habit because when I needed help
I didn't ask for it at all. When I didn't ask for help I seen a change in my grades and how I was
doing in my core classes. Next year I well put this habit of mind in practice. And then make it a
habit in life not only to use in Blackstone but in everyday life.
Collaboration - I also lacked in this habit of mind . When it came to doing group work or
projects it was hard to do them. Either it was to hard to get contact with my partner or keep up
with the assignment of doing equal amount of work. But next year I will work on this habit.
Humility - In blackstone and in life its is always important to know what your weaknesses and
strengths . With me I had to understand that in every subject i'm not going to be completely
strong and it.
Creativity - Every year I always complain about how I lack in this habit of mind. But this year
I tried my hardest to expand my learning as much as possible. This year I tried to be critical
thinker. Expand my brain and thoughts. I good way for me to do that was reflections.
Throughout my years at blackstone reflections really helped me to think about what a learned
and apply it to my life. This year was a real improvement for me in this habit of mind.
Uperstanderness - This year I was more aware of my surroundings and situations that were
happening in my life and in America. This year 2017 Donald Trump was elected for president
because of this election a lot things are going to happen in America and a lot of change is going
to happen. I am know who I am and i'm going to stand up for me rights and anyone who is being
oppressed. Uperstanderness is more than just a nice gesture. Its knowing what right and doing
something about. Next year after I graduate I hope I always use this habits because always good
to stand up for what is right.
Grit - I been through some struggles in blackstone with math. I always been hardworking when
it comes to math because I know I struggle. I want to always improve in this habit because I want
to always push through problems and not always avoid it. Next year I was try to not avoid
problems but face them and then learn from them .
Community engagement - This habit is the one of the ones I wanted to improve in the most
because I was I lack in the most. I want to be able to do something that will impact my
community in a positive way. Next year I want to improve in this habit so that i can be more
involved in my community and some day make a huge impact.