CESAR, CRISTINE JEAN H.

BSENTOUMN 3-A

Title: Cultivating Rich Habits: A Journey to Personal Growth and Success

During my journey of self-discovery, I’ve found some pretty life-changing habits. The one that’s
served as the backbone of it all is continuous learning. I’m constantly trying to get as much
information as possible, which has helped me navigate through both my personal and
professional lives. When things get tough, I always try to look on the bright side in order to find
happiness.

As important as this habit is, it might not be enough. After analyzing where I’ve been and what I
want in the future, there are a few more habits I need to cultivate. Budgeting will help me make
sure I don’t overspend on anything unnecessary and keep an eye open for savings opportunities.
Goal setting will allow me to create a path for myself so that I know where I’m going all of the
time. Time management will help me have control over my daily routine so that everything gets
done in a timely manner. Saving and investing is something that ties into budgeting but can also
open up more opportunities for me and my future. Networking should help me meet like-minded
individuals who can aid in both my personal and professional development. Lastly, embracing a
healthy lifestyle is vital to long-term success.

Now that these other rich habits have been identified, all that’s left is implementing them into my
daily routine.

I get reminded that wanting change isn’t enough all too often because action needs to follow suit,
or else aspirations remain aspirations.

To start budgeting, tracking expenses would be the most logical move, along with creating a
realistic budget that can be stuck to religiously. Being able to set realistic goals will help me with
my life. I have big dreams and aspirations, but I can’t achieve them all at once. This is why it’s
important to split bigger aspirations into smaller tasks. It’ll make it more achievable and allow
me to feel like I’m accomplishing something every step of the way. Time management is also
important; this way, I can prioritize what needs to get done first, find out ways that will help me
stay productive, and learn how to say no when something is distracting me. When it comes to
saving and investing money, I need to have the knowledge of a financial advisor. There’s a lot
that goes into these things, but the main things are knowing how to make smart decisions and
thinking long-term. Just going up to someone and making small talk makes my heart race. The
thought of joining groups and attending events terrifies me even more. And don’t get me started
on trying to create connections from thin air, all for networking purposes too! But networking is
important if I want people on my side or know people who can benefit me in life or business.
Lastly, living a healthy lifestyle requires eating right, working out regularly, and being mindful
of my mental health.

I’m committed to making these changes because, over time, they add up. Small changes become
big ones over time, so if I do little things every day towards becoming a better person, then
there’s no doubt that over time I will be just that. Additionally, this path won’t be easy, so I need
discipline with myself so that the habit sticks; otherwise, none of this would matter since if you
only do it for a few days and then stop, then there is no point in starting this journey at all. To
sum it all up, this reflective adventure that I just took has made me more of a believer in how
important solid habits are. Constantly learning and being careful about what I do has really been
steering me to a life that fits my goals and values. As I step into a world where there’s both
personal growth and success in my future, I'm excited about what can happen, knowing that if I
stay determined, there's no doubt in my mind that it'll happen.