I see myself as 40% more grittier that most Americans. I scored
highest in agreeableness and openness. I’m not surprised by these
results. I have been told that I am easy to talk to and a good listener. I
want to understand people, which isn’t something that always comes
naturally to me. So I make great efforts to listen. I also really care
about others. If I can be helpful, I will do whatever I can. I am also the
kind of guy who never leaves a project unfinished. It would leave me
unsettled if I did. Maybe an autistic trait, maybe not..who knows? I
actually like these traits in myself. Knowing ones grit and personality
traits means that you better understand yourself and how you
function. a You can understand the things that you struggle with and
improve upon them. You can also know your strengths which can
help you make good choices for yourself and your own well-being in
life. I agree with Rita that this awareness plays a significant part in
ones long-term goals. Rita’s position on emotional connections.
Those connections provide life experiences that are valuable to our
own progression of developing future relationships.
My champion….that’s tough! I have several! Pick one? Okay I will go
with my mom. I am lucky to have her. She has always been very
uplifting and motivational. a She has taught me how to deal with a
society that is not autistic friendly. She is an anthropologist and a
teacher, a and always encourages us reach our greatest potential and
believe in our goals and dreams. Right now, my sister who has autism
and trouble with speaking is getting ready to graduate with a degree
in computer science. a She has just been offered a remote job with
NASA. There were times she struggled, and knowing that 90% of all
college graduates with autism never find gainful employment, there
were times when she felt hopeless a But my mom didn’t let her give up
and kept her motivated to fight against the tide. She has a way of
making us believe in ourselves, that nothing is impossible and the sky
is the limit while at the same time giving us unconditional love and
support. a She gets our quirks and special needs, a and finds ways that
we can find balance with those things.
Self-care -its important to commit to long-term goals. Surrounding
yourself with people and a settings that will direct your behavior
towards your long-term goals helps when making a commitment to
stick to your long-term goals.
Social justice - knowing my traits would positively affect social just
because. Being a neurodivers individual, it helps me to understand
how I function socially.
Emotional intelligence – I am a little different from most folk when it
comes to emotions so knowing this helps me to keep my stress levels
under control so that I have fewer breakdowns.
Career connections – to be continued!!!
Ethics – being at peace with my own ethics and values and respecting
those that differ from mine in others.
