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And just like that, a quarter of the school year passed by. All the pressures and delights of school felt as if they had happened just yesterday. Those first morning jitters on the first day of school, are kind of nostalgic. This quarter certainly taught me to be more dedicated to my studies. Certain self-notes stand out.

My awful work ethic was the first thing I noticed. I continued putting things off, frequently finishing my schoolwork and preparing for quizzes just hours before the deadline. I often receive below-average grades on my quizzes as a result. An excellent illustration of this is my first quiz in ICT, on which I scored a negative because I forgot what the term ICT stood for. Even if I had gotten that one item, my grade wouldn't have been particularly high. The second thing I noticed was how awkward I am in social situations. Who would've thought that two years of quarantine would have affected that... My HORRENDOUS, and I mean HORRENDOUS, time management was the last thing I noticed this quarter. This is the major reason for my propensity to procrastinate, which is directly tied to the first note I made to myself, due to the lack of assigning myself self-imposed deadlines, I tend to work nonstop without taking breaks until I am completely worn out and give up on the task at hand. Then, because of the unpleasant experience, I put off the work until the due date arrives, then hurry to complete it, which leads to poor or subpar results.

As I reflect on these experiences, I am appreciative of my teachers and friends for their continuous support. I'm pleased that I managed to get through the first quarter despite all the varying degrees of stress it threw at me. I hope I will continue to strive to better myself and fix my horrendous habits. I hope the upcoming quarters to be consistently enjoyable. May God have mercy.


Source/s:

               Self-Reflection 101, Retrieved Nov. 1, 2022

              https://www.holstee.com/blogs/mindful-matter/self-reflection-101-what-is-self-                   reflection-why-is-reflection-important-and-how-to-reflect

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