Class Evaluation

1.What are things you like about the class?

      Things that I like about the class is that every time we meet we have to do a topic, usually about motivation, success, being focused etc. and I believe that doing and learning things about this makes us become a better person and makes us be prepared for later on in life. Also what I liked was that with every topic there was a video to have a better understanding about what we were talking about.

2.What are things you do not like about the class?

      Things that I didn't like about the class was that usually when we would write a journal or write something else we would have to speak it out loud to the class but with the mic so that everyone could here what you were saying. Another thing I didn't like was that we had to be seated in our assigned seats, and sometimes we would learn about boring things like about the computer parts.

3.Recommendations for improving the class

      Recommendations for improving this class would be to talk about more valuable lessons. If we were to talk more about valuable lessons then each and every one of us would learn from mistakes and now what we are expecting later on so that it won't happen again.

4.What was a highlight for you in the class? 

       The highlight for me in this class was that when we would use the Flashcard Machine website I would be able to look up cards and information about Forensic Anthropology. Since I want to be this when I grow up it helps me get information so that later on I can be prepared and be ahead of people who are looking forward into wanting to become this.

5.Did you really do your best?

    In this class I believe I did do my best. I have a B in this class. I believe I did because every morning when we would meet I would go to my assigned seat and do the agenda that was provided for us. When i was finished with my agenda I would work on my flashcards set and just wait for further instructions.

6.Are you reading and writing in your Life Planning Goals Journal?

      Yes, I am reading and writing in my Life Planning Goals Journal. Working on my Goals Journal made me accomplish many things that I wanted to succeed in. Re-reading my journal makes me and pushes me in doing what I believe is right to become a better person.

7.Are you committed to being a CTR person and seeking Personal Development?

     Yes, I am committed to being a CTR person and seeking Personal Development because if you do good, respectful, responsible things then good things can come in your way as in bigger opportunities. If I am not a CTR person then all that will come my path are bad consequences and karma for not doing something politely or something that helps others.

Loyola University

Name: Loyola University Chicago

Location: 1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660

Admission Requirements:

• Arts and Sciences
• Business 
• Communication
• Education 
• Law 
• Nursing
• Social Work

Tuition:

Full-time, per semester for 12 to 21 hours:
Students entering Fall 2015 and after	$20,350.00
Students entering Fall 2014	$19,865.00
Students entering Fall 2013	$19,395.00
Students entering before Fall 2013	$18,930.00
Over 21 hours, additionally per credit hour	$336.00
Part-time, per credit hour: Under 12 Hours, per credit hour	$751.00

Degrees Offered:

• Masters
• Ph.D
• Certificate
• Bachelor's

Reflection: Would you like to attend here? Why or Why Not?

 I would like to attend here because it has many advantages and many opportunities. For example, they have programs for undergraduate, adults, etc and in each program they have the education/classes you need to do in order to get the degree that you want and so that later in the future you can be that and be well experienced.

The 10 Keys to Personal Power

                                                          Brian Tracy


Key 1: Clarity

 Clarity means the quality in being clear,coherence,and intelligibility. Clarity is the ability to determine what you want to be, do, or have in your life. If you do not clear specific goals in life, then it is a possibility that you're gonna end up being nothing and not have accomplished anything in your life. You have to be decisive and have a vision. Particularly meaning if you want to reach your dreams then you have to dream it and create it. Many people lack in doing this because they believe it wont be possible. "Have vision. Determine what you want to be,do or have in life. Have a sense of direction and know where you're going."



Key 2: Competence

     Competence means the ability to do something successfully and efficiently. If you are competence then good things will come in your way. You would be proud of yourself because you accomplished something successfully and you didn't take any advantage of any opportunities. If you are dedicated into doing something then do it because later on you could get something even better.For example, if you try really hard in your studies and put effort into it then you could get many scholarships and recommendations. " If you commit to excellence, opportunities will always come your way. The harder you work, the better you get."


Key 3: Concentration

Concentration is the action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort.
The law of concentration states that whatever you dwell upon, grows. The more you think about something, the more it becomes part of your reality. You have to be single-minded in the direction of your dreams and what you desire to increase your self-confidence. If you aren't concentrated in anything, for example, like in school, at home, doing homework, etc then you aren't gonna get anywhere because your focus and concentration is somewhere else that you think is important
and it could ruin your dreams etc. " Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself "Is this the best use of my time?" before you start anything"


Key 4: Common Sense

Common Sense basically means good sense and sound judgement in practical manners. In other words, it also means the ability to learn from experience and then apply those lessons to subsequent experiences. For example, if you see a sign that says WARNING, then it is common sense that its something dangerous so you know that you cant touch it because something bad can happen. Without Common Sense then all efforts are in vain meaning all efforts are just going to be useless and pointless.

• Train Your Mind
• Think Things Through
• Listen To Your Intuition
• Learn From Setbacks

Key 5: Creativity

Creativity is the use of imagination or original ideas. In order to be creative you have to "think outside the box" meaning to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. Thinking outside the box all sorts of possible solutions emerge. Being creative opens up your mind in seeing things a different way, a way that you even thought yourself was impossible. " Except the fact that every human being is a genius. The hallmark of creativity is asking questions. The people who are most creative ask the most questions." 

Key 6: Consideration 



Key 7: Consistency

Consistency is the conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy, and fairness. For example if you want to accomplish a goal you have to be consistent. You have to work on it everyday in trying achieve it. You need to find the motivation to pursue them, practice consistency,positive thinking, and acting when you don't feel like it. " dependable, steady predictable work is always superior to fast spurts of work." " Be consistent in your relationship, your family, friends,your boss, your work. Be the person people can depend on. That if you say you'll do something you do it.."


Key 8: Commitment 

Commitment is the state or quality of being dedicated to cause, activity etc. For example, if you are committed to someone then you shouldn't be talking to other people the same way you are talking to them and you should do anything possible to try to make what you guys have work and not let any bad things happen nor let objects get in between you guys. You need to be dedicated in what you want and need in your life. " No success is possible without commitment. The ability to commit yourself whole heartily is the basis of achieving all success." " Become totally absorbed in your work. Be totally committed"



Key 9: Courage 

Courage is the ability to do something that frightens one. For example, lets say there is this bully at school and everybody is scared to say something to them because they have harsh actions. Someone has to have courage and the audacity to confront this bully so that they can try and stop him from doing bad things to people. If you have courage then you shouldn't be afraid of anything because you believe in yourself that you can do things people aren't willing to do because its either risky or it scares them. " The fear is the single greatest reason for failure in life."



Key 10: Confidence

Confidence can go both ways. It means the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something: firm trust, but also means a feeling of self assurance arising from ones appreciation of ones own abilities or qualities. For example, lets say people say things about you behind your back , you shouldn't worry about it because you know that they are nothing in your life and they shouldn't be a problem, you have to be confident about yourself as in the way you look, your actions etc. Another example, lets say you're doing a test and you're finished but you don't know if its right or wrong, you should be confident to yourself saying that you know its right and don't doubt yourself." You only get confidence by doing things over and over again."


Reflection:

All of these 10 keys to personal power benefit me into being a better person that I didn't know I could even be capable of. One of the keys I am applying right now is commitment, consistency, and common sense. The differences that they are making in my life is that they help me achieve things and they don't let me give up on what I want. I will incorporate the other keys into my life planning goals journal by being creative in the goals i want to achieve, be extraordinary, and be competence.

Character and Personality

Personality is inborn traits and character consists of learned behavior.

The Character Ethic assumes that there are some absolute principles that exists in all 

human beings. For example, such principles are fairness, honesty, integrity, human

 dignity, quality, and potential. Character ethic depends on deep changes witihin each of us, 

while the personality ethic falls back on methods and techniques as in to think positive and 

believe in yourself.

Freelance

On my previous Freelance post I was talking about my bad grades, problems, etc.

Well now im actually really glad with my grades, I just need to pick them up for two classes which is Geometry and Ap Spanish. My goal is to have a C average or higher in all my classes. For the final report card I dont want to have any D's nor F's. But i fool around in class alot sooooo...

Now im pushing myself in doing better than what I did when i was a freshman because It was really bad.

Lately, what Ive been focusing on is in school. I am catching up in all of my work and its paying off.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Habit 1: Be Proactive

  Being Proactive means to be ready before something happens. The opposite is being reactive, or waiting for things to unfold before responding. Being proactive you have to take responsibility in your life. You dont blame anyone, circumstances etc for their behavior. Instead they work on the things they can do something about. To be also proactive you can take control of time, look at processes, understand and manage risks, focus on morale, and build in continuous movement. "Habit 1 is the key to unlocking all the other habits and thats why it comes first. It says, " I am captain of my life. I can choose my attitude. Im responsible for my own happiness or unhapiness. I am in the drivers seat of my destiny, not just a passenger."

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

  Begin with the End in Mind means have

the ability to envision in your mind what you cannot see with your eyes. If you dont make a conscious effort to visualize who you are and what you want in life then it could be in ruins. You have to develop a Personal Mission Statement meaning you have to focus or plan what you want to do and be. You create your own destiny and secure the future that you plan or envision for yourself. If you want to accomplish something then you ahve to plan it out and choose what's best for you."Control your own destiny or someone else will." "When you know where you intend to end up, you know where you are now."

Habit 3: Put First Things First

  Put First Things First means being clear about your priorities and acting wll upon them. Some people never put important things first and once they want to act upon them it would be too late. If you are putting things first, you are organizing and managing time and events, always put the most valuable and most worth first because they are important. Important things that should come first is deadlines, resolving immediate problems,relationship building, personal development etc. Things that can wait should be phone calls, messages, social media etc. "Organize and execute around priorities."

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

  Win-Win isnt something competitive its more of being cooperative. Win-Win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Meaning agreements or solutions are mutually beneficial interactions. For example, you've been waiting and practicing for a big important race. You are running as fast as you can but it so happens that someone is faster and you lose. You shouldnt think negative think positive; think of a Win-Win because even though you lost you should still feel like a winner for all the time that you prepared yourself for the race. To go for Win-Win, you not only have to be empathic, but you have to be confident and brave. "Think Win-Win or no deal"

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

  Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood means that people form opinions based on their own experience but you need to try to see things from their point of view before you share your own. Two people can see the same thing and form completely different viewpoints because they are understanding "autobiographical." Most people want to get their point across many things so they seek first to be understood they dont seek first to understand so basically you ignore the other person in a conversation or not you only catch a few things that they have said.This happens because most people listen witht he intent to reply, not to understand . Listening and communication are the most important skills in life. "Diagnose before you prescribe."

Habit 6: Synergize

  Synergize is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork, openmindness, and the adventure of finding solutions to old problems. But it doesnt just happen on its own. Its a process, and through that process, people bring all their personal experience and expertise to the table. This basically means that a whole group is better than one, it finishes the process faster because everyone is helping to accomplish the solution as quick as possible. When people begin to interact together genuinely, and they're open to each others influence, they begin to gain new insight. " Two heads are better than one" " The whole is greater than the sum of its parts"

Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw

  Sharpen the Saw means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. For example, some activities could be eating, exercising,learning, reading, writing, sharing connnections, etc. As you do this you create growth in your life. Feeling good just doesnt happen. You have to keep your life in balance by just doing things you want to change in yourself but of course it is up to you. Remember that everyday provides a new opportunity for renewal.

Reflection:

        

    The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey approaches for solving personal and professional problems. Covey reveals step by step pathway for livng with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity. The habits give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. They will help you in your daily life, they are very useful and come in handy.

Freelance

     Lately, what I have been thinking about is about the soccer team for school. Since I havent been going to the practices im worried that they might tell me something. They probably might say im not being committed in being in the team. But what im really looking forward to is for the season to already begin because when i play it helps me forget of my troubles even though if its only for a short period of time. 

So far in school i am doing okay


Soccer season started but im not in the team. I didnt tryout due to family problems and its just really upsetting. Now without playing it just doesnt feel right anymore Im stuck with problems all my problems seem to just be piling up its really hard for me to focus on things

I got my report card on saturday, to be honest im not proud of them. I know i can and have potential to do better i just need to study more and remember important days when something is due. I need to pick up my grades in ap spanish, physiology, and geometry.I have to start staying for tutoring to try and pick up my grades and make a difference and prove people wrong.