Motto: a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate or indicative of its character or use (Merriam Webster Dictionary). Although the dictionary definition reigns true, a motto can have different meanings to those who encounter the word. For some, a motto could be a tiny catchphrase that they think of now and then that brightens their day, such as the light-hearted saying, “Just keep swimming,” from the popular film Finding Nemo. For others, a motto is the foundation that they build their lives upon, such as a work inspiring quote like, “Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work.” I like to believe that my motto lies somewhere between the delicate and the firm side of mottos, a saying that I can trace back to in times of struggle. My personal life motto is …show more content…
For example, when I was debating on which academy to join in Williamstown High School, I had an extremely hard time trying to figure out what would be better for my life. I would go back and forth from day to day, between the Allied Health Academy and the Engineering Academy, one day sure that I should be going into Allied, and the next day positive I should be going into Engineering. Eventually, after a few months of weighing the pro’s and con’s, I realized that if I was confident in my choice of academy, I would be more confident going into high school. From that point on, as I gained confidence with my choice of the Allied Health Academy, I became less stressed with the idea of going into highschool. In other instances, I followed my motto by dressing the way I want to, regardless of the opinions of others, or how I thought they would perceive my outfit. In these cases, I am usually complimented on my outfit, which only raises my inner confidence higher. I hope that one day, through my life motto, my internal and external confidence will match each