On the grit scale, I scored a 40 out of 50. I agree with this result,
although I thought it would have been slightly higher. I have been
taught to have grit since I was a child, and I was always told to push
through any problems and continue the course. As I have gotten
older, I have noticed this to be true. Any issues or situations that arise
are only temporary, and we must always continue along the path. On
the Big Five Personality test, I scored high on all personality traits.
The two highest are agreeableness and emotional stability. The test
seemed to get all my traits correct. Knowing your grit level and
personality traits can be a significant advantage when you are going
through troubling times. Knowing how you will react and how you
will be strong enough to continue is in itself a type of coping method.
I agree with Rita's position on emotional connections. Motivation can
come in many ways, but it is always rooted in your emotions. People
may disagree with your goals, which will give you the motivation to
prove them wrong. On the other hand, if someone supports you, the
love and encouragement also motivate you. My champion is myself. I
always try to prove to myself that I can do things people say I can't.
Just like returning to school to get this degree, many people
disagreed with my idea of going back to school. Many said that I
wouldn't finish. I am here to prove them all wrong. All the concepts in
this module relate to self-care. Grit and personality traits are all things
we have within us that we must always work on to improve.
