Hello
Darling,
My name is Ishtar S. Edwards, I am sophomore transfer Advertising major from the lovely city of New Haven, CT at the prestigious Howard University. I would like to share with you a life lesson that has allowed me the opportunity to have a greater outlook on life, which is being an overachiever vs. selfish.
This is an imperative lesson I learned after a rough year of rapidly changing family dynamics, emergencies, and a desire to please everyone during my freshmen year at my previous institution. I took on demanding responsibilities and circumstances beyond my control because of my overachieving tendencies. This stressful combination pushed me to a point of breaking down. I soon realized this ugly selfish side of my personality that I hid behind being an overachiever.
My overachieving habits that once enhanced my personality became a clutch. A clutch that allowed me to continue receiving the praise I so desperately needed from my family and friends to validate my life. I selfishly wanted to maintain this image of popularity and perfection, and claimed this all in the name of overachieving. I went as far as forcing myself to pursue a major in a field which I lacked interest just to maintain this image of perfection. I quickly became overwhelmed with my studies and issues from home. The stress from my personal life combined with the added pressure of being in the collegiate environment had a destructive effect on my academics, mental, and physical health. It was not until my summer break, that I realized how much time and money I wasted in school pushing myself to the brink to achieve trivial popularity based goals.
An integral part of achieving your goals is remembering to set them with the intention of improving your long-term situation or self. Overachievers are people who continue to set and accomplish goals at a rapid rate with the intent of building their future. They have a high standard of excellence and a passion that keeps them motivated despite the obstacles they may face.
Today, I want you to write your goals with three reasons for each explaining how it can improve your life. Remember, overachieving is not a trend; it is a way of life!
And remember, ladies, Stay C.L.A.S.S.Y ;)
- Ishtar S. Edwards
My name is Ishtar S. Edwards, I am sophomore transfer Advertising major from the lovely city of New Haven, CT at the prestigious Howard University. I would like to share with you a life lesson that has allowed me the opportunity to have a greater outlook on life, which is being an overachiever vs. selfish.
This is an imperative lesson I learned after a rough year of rapidly changing family dynamics, emergencies, and a desire to please everyone during my freshmen year at my previous institution. I took on demanding responsibilities and circumstances beyond my control because of my overachieving tendencies. This stressful combination pushed me to a point of breaking down. I soon realized this ugly selfish side of my personality that I hid behind being an overachiever.
My overachieving habits that once enhanced my personality became a clutch. A clutch that allowed me to continue receiving the praise I so desperately needed from my family and friends to validate my life. I selfishly wanted to maintain this image of popularity and perfection, and claimed this all in the name of overachieving. I went as far as forcing myself to pursue a major in a field which I lacked interest just to maintain this image of perfection. I quickly became overwhelmed with my studies and issues from home. The stress from my personal life combined with the added pressure of being in the collegiate environment had a destructive effect on my academics, mental, and physical health. It was not until my summer break, that I realized how much time and money I wasted in school pushing myself to the brink to achieve trivial popularity based goals.
An integral part of achieving your goals is remembering to set them with the intention of improving your long-term situation or self. Overachievers are people who continue to set and accomplish goals at a rapid rate with the intent of building their future. They have a high standard of excellence and a passion that keeps them motivated despite the obstacles they may face.
Today, I want you to write your goals with three reasons for each explaining how it can improve your life. Remember, overachieving is not a trend; it is a way of life!
And remember, ladies, Stay C.L.A.S.S.Y ;)
- Ishtar S. Edwards
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