Smart Goal Reflection:
My 1st S.M.A.R.T. goal was to learn 25 new Hebrew words by March 1st, 2024. I started off strong in completing this goal, but after a while, I got really busy and I stopped learning the additional Hebrew words. I believe that I completed my goal, but indirectly.
My 2nd S.M.A.R.T. goal was to take more initiative in my learning. By completing this goal, I indirectly completed my 1st goal through class participation and striving to learn more. I have definitely completed my 2nd S.M.A.R.T. goal and improved my initiative and other skills. The fact that my first year of high school is next year made me push myself to be at my best.
I also took it to the next level by switching my entertainment. What you watch on TV affects your brain and learning. I wish I could say I had the discipline to limit my screen time, but I can’t. Instead, I can say I switched my screen time to more helpful information that is interesting to me and beneficial to my learning. If you took a look at my YouTube shorts, you would find many math and science videos (the science videos are mostly about space because space is AWESOME).
Regardless, the way I achieved this success was by taking small steps. I believe the goal I set for myself was very achievable, which is why I was able to go above and beyond in terms of completing it.
The goal I had on the way to achieving initiative in my learning was improving my sleep, which improved my attention span. The hardest part of keeping up with good sleeping habits is the fact that I am a perfectionist, which I have learned to come to terms with. I learned through this year that sometimes good enough is really good enough. I’m not saying that I am a perfect sleeper, but I have made substantial progress, and I am proud of it.
School Year Reflection:
Give a like and a dislike? Why?
Likes:
- Moreh David’s teaching of Rabbinics was good because I felt we were not learning a lot in that subject.
Dislikes:
- I dislike that this is my last year here. I have made so many connections here, which makes it hard to leave. Throughout the year, I have accepted that it is a change for the better.
Was it a positive year or was it a negative one? Why? (I think overall it was…because)
I think overall my year was a positive one. Recently, I watched a short video, and to sum it up in my own words: What we give to the world is not what we know of ourselves, but what we leave behind to others. I have taken this into account and cherished the moments with others more. From this, I have also learned that even if I learn something that doesn’t help me, I can use it to help others. I found this really cool study app that I tried, but it didn’t work for me. Knowing my Ariel and Rachel and the ways that help them learn/study, I took a chance and introduced the app to them. I am happy to see them using it to learn and quiz themselves. What I gave them will be a part of their memory of me. The help we do and the love we show others counts. So I believe it has been a positive year for me because of the improvements I have made to my mindset and the good deeds I have done in the process.
What changes would you like to see next year?
I would say the school did well in teaching our graduating class this year. I don’t think there is anything in particular that I would change that I can recall right now.