I hold myself to these high standards because my parents have instilled these values into myself and my brother our whole lives. They have always encouraged us to be independent and never give up. My mother would never let me feel sorry for myself, coddle me or encourage me to just give up on anything just because it was too difficult. I know that I do not want to be an Administrative Assistant for the rest of my life so this will keep me motivated to keep pushing through the difficult times I may have in school. I will remind myself that I can obtain my goals and that anything is possible. I will continue to always think positive thoughts and not have self-doubt. I want this for myself because I need to do what honors me. That is when I am the happiest. I also want this because I truly love helping people learn how to be the healthiest they can be so they can live a long, healthy and happy …show more content…
One way I have overcome these obstacles are by having my boyfriend truly believe in me and encourage me. My family and friends have also been very encouraging and supportive. They helped me realize I can do anything I set my mind to and they have helped gain the confidence that I need to succeed. I also have put up boundaries with people in my life so that I can concentrate on what is important to me. By making time for myself to think about my goals and making plans for those goals, I am able to overcome