And on to day six. I am kicking butt at this! Probably not, but in my own world I am rocking this blog challenge. I imagine there are many more blogs that are more entertaining than this challenge I have chosen but this isn't about writing to impress for me its actually just making sure I take the time to write each day. This challenge has made me do that. Anyways on to the topic for today.
Three Personality Traits that I am proud of owning? Wow. My first thought is, "What is considered a personality trait?" So the teacher in me decided to Google it. I know what a geeky thing to do, but I don't want to get it wrong! (LOL) So, the site I looked at talked about asking your self two main questions, "What do I like?" and "What am I?" Interesting to think about. It goes on to express that traits are actions, attitudes and behaviors that we posses. Okay, so this gives me something to go on...I think.
I would say one trait that I am proud of is my ability to love the middle school aged kid. This is one of the hardest ages to love. They are literally a walking basket case full of raging hormones. However, I spend every day laughing and loving this age of child. Now don't get me wrong, there are students who push and test me all the time. I just have to remind myself that these are the ones that most often need more love or attention than they are getting from other places in their lives. One of the greatest gifts is to let a student know that they are cared for and that someone believes in them. Once they realize that you mean it they will do what they can to impress you. This is the most challenging of ages and most often its the age most want to ignore. But when you choose to ignore it or avoid it you are missing out on watching how this person is choosing who they will be. It may not be their finalized draft, but they are definitely testing out who they are and where they belong. This is the 2nd age that they need us the most. Having the patience and the willingness to just listen to them is a trait that I feel I am blessed to have.
My second trait that I am proud of is my loyalty. I am a loyal person. If I commit to you my love and friendship I am committed. I am in it for the long hall. I will do what I can, when I can to help in any manner that is possible. I will stand beside you. I will not let you stand in the rain alone. If I have the capability to help you then I want to do so. I do not want to stand on the sidelines and watch you struggle. Once I commit to being your friend I am there. However, I am usually there till you deem it unnecessary, which usually leaves me in a state of hurt and confusion. I am not one to walk out or give up.
My third trait that I am proud of is I don't give up easily if at all. Given a task I will give my all and do my best to make it succeed. I was not born with a "I can't" or "I don't know how" attitude. Once I have set my mind on something I will use every resource feasible to make sure that I accomplish the task before me. Once I have committed to something I usually don't back down. I will usually see it succeed. I don't really have a tolerance or an understanding of an attitude or mind set that is based on "I don't know how" or "I can't," those thoughts do not occur to me. When I finally give up on something it is not for the lack of trying, but usually I can't get the support to help me succeed or the pathways I have chosen are not leading me to the result. Typically I will look for help because I am not afraid to ask. I would rather ask than give up knowing I really never made much of an effort. That would not do my soul justice.
So those are three personality traits that I hold dear to my heart. Okay its late and I am tired! Til' tomorrow. Peace!
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