Here’s trait #3 from 8 Ways to a Happier You by Beth Janes, curiosity. If you want to become a happier person, you need to be able to have curiosity and be willing to try new things. But what exactly is curiosity and how can you become a more curious person? Here’s how. Curiosity is… Continue reading Curious About Curiosity?
Category: Life
High School Rules of Love and Friendship
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air today! High school students are very interesting when it comes to love and friendship. Sometimes it’s pretty funny to observe. Here are some rules, which are very sarcastic, on love and friendship in high school. High School Rules of Love 1. Always display your affection for one… Continue reading High School Rules of Love and Friendship
Grit is Great
In a previous blog, I discussed self-control and why it is an important trait to have. The second character trait from the article 8 Ways to a Happier You, is grit. Grit is another important trait to have that will make you a tougher, stronger person and also a happier person. Grit is “the raw endurance,… Continue reading Grit is Great
The Importance of Self-Control
Currently in my language arts class, we are reading an article titled 8 Ways to a Happier You. The article summarily describes, explains, and gives tips on how to exhibit eight character traits that will help a person reach their potential and become a happier person. The first trait was self-control which is a crucial character trait… Continue reading The Importance of Self-Control
Thinking Positive
Whether it’s in sports, school, work, body image, or life, it becomes very easy for people to focus on what they are doing wrong and all of the negativity. People want to succeed at what they’re doing and feel good about themselves and their accomplishments. However, it can be challenging, when one is constantly telling… Continue reading Thinking Positive
Reflecting on 2015
This might be coming a little late but, Happy New Year! 2016 has arrived and it’s going to be another good year. 2015 was filled with ups and downs and there were all kinds of trends and things that occurred this past year. Here are some of the events and trends of 2015. In January… Continue reading Reflecting on 2015
Merry Christmas!
I know it isn’t Sunday, but it definitely is Christmas. So, Merry Christmas! Christmas isn’t all about the presents under the tree, it’s about the birth of Christ and the quality time you get to spend with the people you love. It doesn’t matter how expensive or fancy a gift is, it’s the effort and… Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Thanksgiving Break
It has been really nice getting to have an entire week off from school for Thanksgiving. A week off allowed for me to relax, do homework, spend time with friends, goof around with my sister, and visit my family in New Mexico for Thanksgiving. Getting a week off from school was great and I didn’t… Continue reading Thanksgiving Break
Happy Homecoming!
Homecoming week is one of the busiest and most enjoyable weeks of high school. There’s a big football game, many activities, and also a huge dance. My homecoming was last night and it was amazing and also exhausting! Here are a few tips on how to make your homecoming dance and week a success. 1.… Continue reading Happy Homecoming!
Garden of the Gods
Yesterday, my dad planned a surprise trip to Garden of the Gods, in Colorado Springs. The ride in the car seemed to go on forever and ever but the long trip was definitely worth it. Garden of the Gods is a national natural landmark and public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The park is… Continue reading Garden of the Gods