Angel Yang, 3/10/2021, PD8, Day C

Angel Yang
Period 8
3/10/20
Day C


Modern Mythology 2021


Goal Setting & Growth


At this current point in time, what specific goal(s) do you have for yourself? Why?

How do you demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal? (or these goals?)

How does the world around you affect your perception of this goal? (or these goals?)



Currently, my main goal is to avoid senioritis. As a second semester senior, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I’m exhausted. School has been a constant in my life for the past twelve years, and it feels natural to want to let loose and celebrate a little. Now take into consideration the pandemic and the fact that I don’t have anything fun to look forward to. This past year hasn’t been necessarily rough on me, which I’m incredibly grateful for, just demoralizing and heartbreaking. Because of this, I can feel my motivation slipping as I get closer and closer to graduation. However, I know that I shouldn’t end off my education on a bad note because I didn’t work this hard for nothing.

In order to build resilience against this senioritis mentality, I’m trying to stop thinking about reaching the end of my senior year in order to focus more on what’s directly in front of me. I’m trying even harder to stay on top of my schoolwork and studying by starting the annual AP test study grind now. Whenever I have free time, I distract myself with my AP textbooks to feel productive. I’m also reminding myself that I didn’t keep up my grades these past four years just to have them stained by my last semester. I studied countless hours, poured my heart and soul into my college essays, and dedicated myself to my education for far too long. Plus, colleges receive final semester transcripts and may rescind students if their grades drop significantly. That threat alone scares me but keeps me in line.

With major college decision release days looming, avoiding senioritis is getting more and more challenging. Luckily, my friends are generally not succumbing to senioritis and mostly maintaining their past level of effort. This inspires me to do the same, and I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by such hardworking, persevering people. When I finally graduate high school in a few short months, I hope I can look back on my last four years with the utmost pride. If I can complete college applications and my senior year during a pandemic, I’m confident that I can achieve anything.