Imagine a teenage girl, about five feet four inches tall. She can be seen in jeans and a button up, athletic shorts and a t-shirt, a tennis uniform, business attire, or official FFA dress. Yeah, you guessed it, that's me. Hello, my name is Emily Glenn and I am the Southwest District FFA Vice President. As you have probably already assumed, I am a very diversely involved student. I compete in tennis and track and field. Also, I am involved in National Honors Society (NHS), 4-H, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Science Club, Band, and Student Council. My favorite organization and most influential on my life is FFA, because it has shaped my character, built my leadership skills, and defined me. Being a farmer's daughter it was only typical of me to go ahead and join FFA when I reached that high school level. As a result of my brother being an active member of FFA when I was in middle school, FFA was something I looked forward to as a middle school student. I couldn't wait to get one of those blue corduroy jackets that I would commonly see my brother in. Towards the end of my eighth grade year, when pre-enrollment for high school came along, you bet, agriscience was the first class on my list so that I could join the Scott City FFA Chapter. I have never regretted my decision of joining FFA and being the extremely active member that I am. FFA has effectively made me the individual I am today. Everyday, as soon as you wake up, you have a decision to make, your attitude. Are you going to be grumpy? Happy? Overwhelmed? Stressed out? Positive? It's your decision. Unfortunately we, as high school students, often times easily let ourselves be that overwhelmed, stressed out, grumpy person. Having a positive attitude is key to improving your life. I know it is not always easy to manage your attitude, and it takes hard work. Therefore, below are four key strategies to controlling your attitude. 1. Understand your attitude is up to you. You are responsible for your attitude. It does not come from a circumstance but instead from how you react to a circumstance. Others may be able to influence your attitude, but ultimately you are the only one in control of your attitude. Start taking full responsibility of your attitude today. 2. Take a step back. I am sure you have had a moment in life where something just makes you mad in the matter of seconds. Maybe you are driving down the highway and someone cuts you off, or maybe you showed up to English class and someone had taken the seat you always sit in. In the moment you instantly become angry. However, before allowing yourself to become mad, take a step back. Ask yourself, is this going to effect me long term? Is the situation really something that deserves my effort? Humans often times put more effort in to being mad than a situation is worth. 3. Look for the lesson. There is always something that can be learned from a difficult situation. Just recently I competed in a tennis tournament, and my partner and I did not have the greatest day on the courts. Our shots were frequently long, serves weren't going in, and we kept making simple mistakes at the net. However, we were able to take this day as a learning experience. What can you learn from a difficult situation? How can you use the situation to help you become a better person? Always remember life is a journey full of growing and learning. 4. Find something positive in every situation. You are driving home after an awful day. It has been the worst day ever. You woke up late, did not do your calculus homework, you totally forgot about the speech you had to give 4th hour, lunch was beyond awful, and worst of all everyone seemed to be mad at you. In this situation, it is common and very easy to look at every aspect of your day negatively. There is no reason to dwell on the bad. Instead of having a negative view on the day, look for one good part of it. Even if it is as simple as someone asked you how your day went or that you are alive and breathing. "Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day." Throughout this school year, always remember you are the one in control of your attitude. "A positive attitude will lead to positive outcomes." Living to Serve, Emily Glenn 2017-18 Southwest District Vice President [email protected]
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Angie Price
9/28/2017 05:40:40 pm
I loved what you had to say and all of the positive comments you made about choosing a "Positive Attitude"!
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