Connections to self

Justin HochUNIV 101

Thursday 10:00 AM

Connections to Self

1. I want to study abroad, either in Spain or Rome.

2. I will complete this goal within my four years at Loyola.

3. I am currently looking into study abroad programs and completing my four year plan so it is possible to study abroad.

GOAL #1

1. I want to continue to practice my Catholic faith and act with Christian values.

2. This is a life-long goal.

3. While in college, staying involved in ministry and going to Mass will benefit my relationship with Christ. After school, I will need to find a parish where I can see myself being involved.

GOAL #2

1. Through playing and coaching, I want to stay involved with soccer and keep in shape.

2. I can achieve this until I am too old to play. Then or within a few years of having kids, I can coach.

3. I am currently playing intramurals soccer and running to stay in shape. I have learned and will continue to learn a lot about coaching from my dad.

GOAL #3

1. I hope to keep service as a main component of my life.

2. By the end of college, I want to travel abroad and perform service work. In general, service should always be an aspect of my life.

3. I am looking into mission trips to areas like Haiti, Ecuador or Uganda. I can continue to find smaller service projects like food shelters or helping youth.

GOAL #4

1. I want to graduate from Loyola with a B.S. Forensic Science degree.

2. I will graduate in 4 years.

3. I plan to complete this goal by focusing on my studies, creating a four year plan, and building connections with professors and advisors.

Goal #5

1. After finishing school, I hope to earn a job as a forensic scientist working with the court system.

2. I want to have a steady job within a year of graduating.

3. I can achieve this by earning my degree, making connections with professors and completing an internship.

Goal #6

1. My goal is to keep music a part of my life, especially in my faith life.

2. This is a long-time goal that requires constant dedication.

3. I can achieve this by staying involved with church choir. I would consider helping with the music ministry at a parish in the future too.

GOAL #7

1. I desire to be a good brother and son or in general, a loving family member.

2. This goal is always a work in progress.

3. To achieve this, I must make an attempt to talk to my sister and parents, support my young cousins and love my family with all my heart.

GOAL #8

1. I want to own a house in a nice neighborhood.

2. I hope to do this when I am married, so a few years after graduating.

3. With a college degree and a good job, I will have money to purchase a home.

Goal #9

1. I want to have a family, including a dog.

2. This most likely will occur a few years after graduating or when the time is right.

3. I am preparing for this by meeting new people and learning from my family. I am going to school so I can provide for my family.

Goal #10

1. I try to do too much or I overload myself.

2. This creates unnecessary chaos in my life. When I focus on one thing, I often forget about something else.

3. I can organize my events, homework and assignments by using a calendar. I should look for moderation in my life, rather than thinking that I can do everything.

Obstacle #1

1. I aim for the stars meaning I have high expectations of myself and in a way, I am a perfectionist.

2. This has its benefits and disadvantages. When I don’t achieve the level of quality I desired, I beat myself up for it and act depressed when I should be looking for a way to correct the error.

3. I need to know that failure is just part of the process. I can learn a lot from my mistakes.

Obstacle #2

1. I hate oral presentations in front of a large group.

2. This fear hurts my chances of being a strong, vocal leader. It also makes me worry about a presentation for a class and it hurts my participation grade.

3. I hope taking a speech class soon will give me more confidence. Forcing myself to speak in class will help gradually.

Obstacle #3

1. I have regrets. I often think back to a situation and how I could have changed it.

2. Too often, I think about how I could have done something better when there is no opportunity to change it. Regrets hold me back from enjoying the present.

3. While I learn from my mistakes, I also need to live in the present and focus on the blessings I have currently. I should recognize the things that will make me happy now and forget about the past failures.

Obstacle #4

1. I constantly worry.

2. While it may just be because I analyze every little detail, worrying causes so much unneeded stress. It also makes me spend time thinking about whether something’s going to happen or not. I often sit in class on the day of a presentation thinking, “I hope I don’t have to present.”

3. I should realize that everything happens for a reason, often as a learning experience. There are no coincidences, only God instances. I can use my faith as a source of confidence and a way to calm down.

Obstacle #5