• Aim for accomplishments rather than perfection.

I am a person who puts a lot of pressure on myself, and when I don't succeed to my full potential I get angry/down. For example I am a very competitive golfer, and it's one of the hardest sports in the world so their is a lot of room for mistakes. The thing is, I used to not practice enough, and then when I play I am not amazing so I get angry. I have to teach myself that before I start becoming greater at anything I must practice/repetition before expecting to be a pro.

• Take pride in your opinions and ideas.

When it comes to school and education in High School, I don't feel very confident with all the people around me with great GPA's or Grades. With everyone in our grade that is extremely smart I don't lie to raise my hand or volunteer in group activities. For example I was in a group activity the other with really smart people, so I stayed quiet and silent because I didn't want to embarrass myself with a wrong answer.

• View mistakes as learning opportunities.

Everyone makes mistakes, everyday I do something that isn't 100% great, but I try my best to learn from it. Linking both of my other writing topics, my opinions, and accomplishments. If I improve both of those two topics I could greatly improve on learning from mistakes. If I volunteer more in groups I could learn to study more often and pay very close attention. For perfection I need to learn from what I do wrong to improve to get closer to becoming a stronger person.

Health Interview

Interview an older person (at least 25 years old) you know who seems to be especially healthy. Complete the questions below as a blog post in your own blog.

What is his/her relationship to you? He is my Father

1. Have you always been as healthy as you are now? Please explain. "I feel great, I haven't had any sicknessess or major injuries, so all is good"

2. What particular health habits in the following areas do you practice, that contribute to your level of health?

Nutritional Habits -"I eat very little oily food"

Fitness Habits - "I play a lot of outside sports golf, basketball, and working outside"

Coping with Stress - "Having quiet time periods for around thrity minutes"

Dealing with Conflicts - "Understanding what is really happening (conflict wise), and how to fix it"

Keeping a Positive Attitude - "Stay ahead of problems, and spending time with positive people"

Any Additional Healthy Habits - "I have never smoked"

3. How did you develop these habits? Please explain. "They were mainly self-taught habits, but I also learned from my family members and friends"

4. What motivates you to practice a healthy lifestyle? "Seeing obese people makes me not want to be like them"

5. Create a question of your own that you would like to ask regarding this person’s healthy lifestyle. Make sure that the question allows your interviewee to expand on his/her thoughts (not a one word answer).

Question: When you were young, did all of your family members have a healthy lifestyle?

Answer: " No, some of my family members smoked and showed me what not to do. Their was a lot of physical activity within my family so that was a positive"

Wellness Wheal

Physical - 9, I believe that I am very fit and active, but coming back from summer I haven't been as physical as I normally would if it was the middle of the year.

Intellectual - 8, I averagely focus in class and in activities but some days I am just to tired or distracted by something to make me not focus

Occupational - 8, I am doing pretty well in school, but I could do better with trying more and going in for more help

Social - 9.5-10, I feel that I get along with people very well and that I am a funny guy to hang around.

Emotional - 9, I find my emotional levels pretty good, I don't get really angry over small things and I don't throw temper tantrums over small things either

Spiritual - 7, I think I am weakest in this section of the wellness wheal, I don't really try to find purpose in my life right now. I just try to live in the moment and socialize, and still be educational at the same time.

Overall I give myself a thumbs up for my health. I can improve my health but those mainly have to do with mental health.