So yours truly is enjoying 6 weeks of holidays right now. Or rather "enjoying" it. Let's put it aside, shall we move on.
I was given the privilege to follow Department of Student Development (DSD) Officers, Ms. Hope and Si Man to join Leaps Intermediate Camp at Ipoh Gopeng as a student helper. In a sense, I get to go for free. I feel greatly indebted to DSD. They gave me numerous opportunities to outshine and shape me into a fine leader. DSD is one of the few reasons while I love SP.
It was one of the best or should I say, the best among the best camps I ever been to. I learn many things as a leader, a mentor, and a learner. Through this camp, I realised that I been making lots of mistakes as a counselor, as a listener. No wonder I have been feeling something amiss after having a bros talk or a HTHT (heart to heart talk).
In addition, I admit I love to beat around the bush, as you can see (or observe from my previous posts, I did not get to the point straight), as a form of avoidance, be it good or bad. You can see I have yet to reach the topic, ain't I? Getting irritated, aren't you reader?
To be honest, I realised that my greatest fear is being rejected or being alone. (What's stopping me) That's one of the reason I used to love attention seeking shows because I was really afraid to be alone. I was afraid, to admit my own fears, instead I would avoid them. Now, I am not afraid anymore. Maybe I still did, but bring it on fear. I got friends who are true to me no matter what. Fuck with those friends who did not come back after getting into relationships, even after I took countless initiatives to bring the friendship together again. They don't deserve it anymore. I am not going to initiate anymore. I am tired with being proactive. I am probably avoiding the whole matter but I have done my best.
Alright let's move on with 7 habits. Oh yeah, finally, isn't it. Sorry to make you keep reading my woes.
There is this 7 Great Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers which I would like to share you with. I am not so good with explaining in my words or I am simply lazy typing, so please Google it or get a book from nearest bookstores. Trust me readers, it is really useful.
1) Be Proactive (Take Initiative, it doesn't hurt)
2) Beginning with an END in mind (What is your goal, what you want to achieve? Then work towards your goal)
3) First Things First (Prioritize, don't get distracted)
4) Think Win-Win (Collaboration not confrontation)
5) Seek first to UNDERSTAND, then to be UNDERSTOOD (Try to understand then be understood of the situations, is that right?)
6) Synergy (work together to obtain a result that is not achievable independently)
7) Sharpen your Saw (Balance and renew your sources, energy and health to achieve a long term sustainable goal)
Trust me readers, with these, you will find a new and more meaningful purpose in life. Why are you waiting for? Start practicing them now.
Meanwhile stay in tune, I will be posting my Ipoh Gopeng Trip experience soon. :)
That's all folks. Have a great day ahead.
Signing Off.
Always do what you are afraid to do. -Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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