I am terribly tired after my work and many days of insomnia, so please forgive me if I am too brief or if I just use point form to get to the point.
1. Age - I am older than all of them in the class, therefore I am the oldest in my team. The sadder fact is that I feel even older in my heart and soul.
2. Experience - Being older gives me also the opportunity to get more wisdom and experiences in life. I do not know how to quantify it but I guess I have seen more bad days than good days.
3. Passion - Well that is something all of us have in common. A passion for a sport or a particular interest. It is what drives us and it is what makes everyone of us feel alive. I do envy them as my fire inside has died down substantially throughout my years. (not that I am that old, just that I feel old)
4. Spontaneous - Well everyone of us is spontaneous in sports knowledge as most of us like what we are studying. I would agree that sometimes a tired and lethargic facade, lies a spontaneous and fiery heart ready to roll.
5. Speaking and communication skills - this is something that may put me apart from the rests. But no matter how different we are, all of us are the same in the never ending cycle to try to improve ourselves.
6. Articulation and language control - same as point 5
7. Innovation and point of view - Everyone of us in the team has a unique way of doing and looking at things and I appreciate it because it would open up my mind to other viewpoints and school of thoughts and it makes the presentation and lesson more interesting.
So how does today's learning affect the way I manage my motivation levels? Well, that's a tough one, but I hope my arguments are good enough to substantiate my point of view.
1. Generalized theory - I feel that whatever we learnt today are only theories that may appear to sync with a selected group of people. I don't think it's applicable to everybody and it really depends on the individual.
2. Personality defers - For instance, in my case. I am looking for something more, like the motivation to stay alive and to live in wait for something worth waiting for and that something that justifies life itself.
3. Goal planning maybe but to what end? - We always talk about setting goals and targets, so that you will achieve what you always wished for. But, what if what I always wished for is really intangible? I am sorry to be seemingly apathic at times, but being an existentialist myself, I question the meaning of life all the time.
At the end of it all, I may conclude myself as not properly motivated or passionate to feel the need to achieve anything. But can a one sentence seemingly shallow conclusion justify my feelings towards life and what it offers? I do not know, the question still looms in my head like a never ending bell. We live but to what end?
Friday, April 27, 2007
Another RJ with comments by a vibrant native indian sports psychologist.
My RJ ;
My short-term goal is to get married so I can hopefully ascend to the next level of life. However, before that can happen, I would need to establish myself with a good reputation and a stable flow of income. Adding on to that, I hope that my career in the fitness industry will escalate to a higher level. My long-term is to seek enlightenment and find more meaning in life. Being an existentialist myself, I question life and what it offers all the time. I try to seek solutions and meanings but have ended up jaded and tired. Realize that I am not lamenting any unfortunate happens in my fields on experience but more like a personal viewpoint that I possess. Well, basically if I were to apply these goals to tangible things like my training routine or how to go about getting my academic qualifications, then I guess it would suffice. However, when you are applying it to a higher level, as in sometimes that's intangible. Then it might not be very relevant. Even though you can practice SMARTER into our daily lives. The constant asking of "Why"s sometimes can stop the goal from being planned. This is the way I feel and I really hope to learn more in this module to improve my life and make it more meaningful and wholesome.
Her reply ;
Hi,
good luck in your endeavors:) I FERVENTLY hope you will get the "enlightenment" and find the "more meaning in life".
A very impressive performance throughout the day:) Keep up the good work! I'm particularly impressed with your spirit in not taking remarks from your classmates personally and your zealousness to assist your classmates (even those other than team members):) Good going man!
PS: You have not evaluated your team-mate Khng En Ning
Cheers
What I feel;
I seriously find her interesting and her humour is unmatched.
My short-term goal is to get married so I can hopefully ascend to the next level of life. However, before that can happen, I would need to establish myself with a good reputation and a stable flow of income. Adding on to that, I hope that my career in the fitness industry will escalate to a higher level. My long-term is to seek enlightenment and find more meaning in life. Being an existentialist myself, I question life and what it offers all the time. I try to seek solutions and meanings but have ended up jaded and tired. Realize that I am not lamenting any unfortunate happens in my fields on experience but more like a personal viewpoint that I possess. Well, basically if I were to apply these goals to tangible things like my training routine or how to go about getting my academic qualifications, then I guess it would suffice. However, when you are applying it to a higher level, as in sometimes that's intangible. Then it might not be very relevant. Even though you can practice SMARTER into our daily lives. The constant asking of "Why"s sometimes can stop the goal from being planned. This is the way I feel and I really hope to learn more in this module to improve my life and make it more meaningful and wholesome.
Her reply ;
Hi,
good luck in your endeavors:) I FERVENTLY hope you will get the "enlightenment" and find the "more meaning in life".
A very impressive performance throughout the day:) Keep up the good work! I'm particularly impressed with your spirit in not taking remarks from your classmates personally and your zealousness to assist your classmates (even those other than team members):) Good going man!
PS: You have not evaluated your team-mate Khng En Ning
Cheers
What I feel;
I seriously find her interesting and her humour is unmatched.
Monday, April 16, 2007
A reflection journal i sent to LEO for Eliza Teo my beloved facilitator who wants to get to know her students better
Firstly, before I tell you about myself I would like to let you know somethings I noticed.
Firstly, I have difficulty in remembering whatever facts I learnt before so I'm sorry if I gave the incorrect information at times. However, I do notice when I hear information that seem very wrong at times, you just seem to let it go. Please try to let the class know that if we have given the wrong facts or definitions because at the moment, only you have the expertise.
I was hoping that you would point out later before the class ended, but I didn't hear it so I guess I'll just tell you in the RJ instead of sending you an email. So now, maybe I'll start telling you more about me.
Like you, I believe in RP-PBL methodology and I too believe it takes two hands to clap. Also, I am taking this diploma because I know certifications for the fitness line can be taken through crash courses and in short durations. So short that sometimes, the educating process of knowledge is somewhat compromise. Therefore, I choose to backtrack and take a diploma to gain more formal or informal knowledge about sports and exercise.
I would really appreciate, that you upload or email resources for us to do reading before the lessons start, so as to pre-empt us on what's going to happen and also for us to have enough background knowledge to start doing whatever we need to do. This is really essential because there are no 6P and these modules are really applicable in our careers.
Of course, I do know that resource databases like pubmed may have what is required, but it is really taxing and difficult to find articles that is directly related to our modules and problems because we do not know all the problem statements and related topics. So, I implore you do to try and do something about it.
I actually considered joining RP either as an AA or facilitator initially, but I decided to take a plunge in the fitness industry to chase some of my passionate dreams. I aim to help people and also corporations get healthy and fit, eventually leading to a healthier lifestyle.
As for my character, half the time I keep people guessing what are my thoughts. This is because sometimes what I say and what I do may surprise or even confuse people. But rest assured, that all times that my intentions are kind and of no ill-will. I am an extrovert and introvert at the same time. Extroverted by circumstances and introverted by nature. You cannot survive if you keep to yourself most of the time, so you need to at least a sociable and approachable front if you want to handle real life situations.
As for introverted nature lies the obsfucation of my real character. Sure I'm essentially a nice person, but like all people I do have my share of woes. But what's so great about talking sad things, when you probably have a truckload of good things awaiting for you in life. I love weight training and recently I'm doing a lot of cardiovascular workout because I just recovered (partial recovery though). I am cynical at times because of what I have encountered through my own fields of experience, but I always give everyone a benefit of the doubt and a second chance if I can.
When I am free I read books, poetry, listen to music, bitch about life and the government. I love to share with people my ever changing philosophies and point of view in life, sometimes too enthusiatic that I neglect to understand other's viewpoint. What can I say, I am just a depressing passionate guy. What a delightful combination , don't you think?
Firstly, I have difficulty in remembering whatever facts I learnt before so I'm sorry if I gave the incorrect information at times. However, I do notice when I hear information that seem very wrong at times, you just seem to let it go. Please try to let the class know that if we have given the wrong facts or definitions because at the moment, only you have the expertise.
I was hoping that you would point out later before the class ended, but I didn't hear it so I guess I'll just tell you in the RJ instead of sending you an email. So now, maybe I'll start telling you more about me.
Like you, I believe in RP-PBL methodology and I too believe it takes two hands to clap. Also, I am taking this diploma because I know certifications for the fitness line can be taken through crash courses and in short durations. So short that sometimes, the educating process of knowledge is somewhat compromise. Therefore, I choose to backtrack and take a diploma to gain more formal or informal knowledge about sports and exercise.
I would really appreciate, that you upload or email resources for us to do reading before the lessons start, so as to pre-empt us on what's going to happen and also for us to have enough background knowledge to start doing whatever we need to do. This is really essential because there are no 6P and these modules are really applicable in our careers.
Of course, I do know that resource databases like pubmed may have what is required, but it is really taxing and difficult to find articles that is directly related to our modules and problems because we do not know all the problem statements and related topics. So, I implore you do to try and do something about it.
I actually considered joining RP either as an AA or facilitator initially, but I decided to take a plunge in the fitness industry to chase some of my passionate dreams. I aim to help people and also corporations get healthy and fit, eventually leading to a healthier lifestyle.
As for my character, half the time I keep people guessing what are my thoughts. This is because sometimes what I say and what I do may surprise or even confuse people. But rest assured, that all times that my intentions are kind and of no ill-will. I am an extrovert and introvert at the same time. Extroverted by circumstances and introverted by nature. You cannot survive if you keep to yourself most of the time, so you need to at least a sociable and approachable front if you want to handle real life situations.
As for introverted nature lies the obsfucation of my real character. Sure I'm essentially a nice person, but like all people I do have my share of woes. But what's so great about talking sad things, when you probably have a truckload of good things awaiting for you in life. I love weight training and recently I'm doing a lot of cardiovascular workout because I just recovered (partial recovery though). I am cynical at times because of what I have encountered through my own fields of experience, but I always give everyone a benefit of the doubt and a second chance if I can.
When I am free I read books, poetry, listen to music, bitch about life and the government. I love to share with people my ever changing philosophies and point of view in life, sometimes too enthusiatic that I neglect to understand other's viewpoint. What can I say, I am just a depressing passionate guy. What a delightful combination , don't you think?
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