Veronica J., Incarnation Catholic School
Outside Influences
What does it mean to lay a good foundation for your life and how does your outside influence impact it? To me, laying a strong foundation in life means having goals and persevering towards them. It is also picturing myself in the future and working hard. My friends and family can impact my decisions and foundation for life in positive and negative ways.
In my free time, I love to play sports, bake, do crafts, and hang out with friends. These help me lay out a foundation in my life, build my self-esteem, and make me a harder working person. When I play sports, I challenge myself, and when I bake, I pay attention to detail. Also, when I do crafts, I stay organized, and when I hang out with friends, I stay social, and build my confidence. All these things help me to become a better person and grow from my mistakes.
I can build my self-esteem and grow my confidence by achieving my goals. Some of my goals are to make varsity volleyball, run two miles in under fourteen minutes and thirty seconds, get into and graduate a good college, study something medical related, get a good job that I love, and start a family. I can achieve all these goals by working hard, not taking no for an answer, and staying positive no matter what. My parents greatly influence my choices for the better, because I know that they will support and love me no matter what I decide to do with my life. My friends support me in reaching my goals by helping me study to achieve a good grade, teaching me how to better my volleyball skills, and helping me to build my confidence in the world. They also increase my sense of belonging, build my self-confidence and self-worth, and boost my happiness.
It is very important to have a strong foundation in your life that you can work towards. All my goals and hobbies help me to lay out a strong foundation in my life. They teach me about hard work, determination, and they help me to challenge myself. They also impact me for the rest of my life. Outside influences can make me a stronger, better person, whether it's my parents telling me they’re proud, or my friends supporting me through the good and bad times. I am looking forward to completing my goals and create new ones throughout my life!
