Personal Statement

Perfection is an unattainable ideology formulated by the minds of unsatisfied individuals. The human obsession with this fictitious goal corrupts the chances of success and steers an individual toward a life of insatiable hunger for flawlessness. Human beings are not perfect; they will never be perfect. Instead of striving for such an impossibility as perfection, people should instead strive to achieve their most unique self. Through the contemplation of values including self-worth, self-awareness, and self-discipline, a person can access their full potential and unlock a larger possibility for success than ever before. The comprehensive assessment of one’s strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities provides the chance for self-realization

As a hardworking student, I am a rapid learner; I comprehend processes and concepts in a way that enables me to learn a substantial amount of material in a shorter time span than others. This is ideal for any school or workplace, as I can quickly grasp information and complete tasks in a swift and efficient manner. Another one of my strengths is responsibility; no matter what tasks are assigned to me or the amount of time I am allotted, I always find a way to complete them, and in team situations, I never leave my portion of work in an unsatisfactory or incomplete state. These strengths, and many others, make up what I consider to be one of my most powerful and essential strengths: leadership. Throughout the years, I have discovered and become more comfortable with who I am as a person which has translated into my ability to be confident as a leader. One important aspect when it comes to leadership is public speaking, a strength that I have acquired over time. With regards to all of the many advanced classes I have taken over the course of my educational career, I have ultimately gained both the knowledge and the experience that have allowed me to portray my abilities in a strong and confident manner. All of these strengths contribute to the determined, unique woman that I am today and have presented me with the opportunity to

Some external threats that prevent me from completing tasks and, ultimately, lead to procrastination include my friends and electronic devices like my phone. The lives of this generation completely revolve around technology and communication, therefore it is not surprising that I am so easily distracted by these things. As for internal threats, I feel as though the most corrupting one that I face almost every day is perfection. In the beginning of this analysis, I claimed that those who are obsessed with the idea of perfection significantly decrease their ability to succeed at their fullest potential. Unfortunately, I am a person who is weighed down and restrained by the obsessive chains of perfection. Ever since I was young, I have been plagued with the idea that if I am not perfect, I will never be accepted. Perfectionism clouds the mind of an individual with a haze that can only be lifted by self-acceptance. It can be difficult to overcome my struggles when my threats seem so strong, but, in the end, I will always be