1. Situation/Problem
--> I feel so insecure of my peers because of my height. Apparently, I am a "vertically-challenged" person. I have stopped growing, as in literally, ever since I started highschool (now that's a good excuse :D). I am not joking. If you have not seen me with your own eyes, just imagine an eleven, no, ten-year old girl (maybe even nine :| )wearing a school uniform. That's me, only five years and ten months older :)).
2. My Journalistic Goals
--> I have two goals to choose from. One, I shall increase my height (by all means possible). Two, which is also known as Plan B (if ever the first goal is not attained), ditch goal number one and start improving on something else about myself. If I can't be tall and gorgeous like those high-fashion runway models, then I'll just be the perfect petite lady: intelligent, talented, God-fearing and well-mannered. (God, I wonder when that'll happen!) =)).
3. Ethical Concern
--> If I keep on sleeping late, getting stressed and not eating right, then I will surely not grow. Also, if I give in to my personal insecurities, then I will never be able to improve on ANYTHING. In short, I will be a surefire loser.
4. Point of View
--> I have just realized that I have a thin chance at reaching my first goal after taking a good look at my parents. "It must be in the genes...", I suddenly thought. My parents are not exactly tall, you see, and so I believe, biologically, the height I have now is like the average of both of my parent's heights. I felt relieved for a while, but then another thought hit me: "What about my LITTLE sister? Why is she TALLER THAN ME?". Take note, she is three years younger than I am. I suddenly realized (AGAIN) that this is partly, no, [probably] totally my fault. I have been sleeping late, not eating the right food (not eating anything is more like it), and getting stressed by all the concerns and problems teenage life can bring.
5. Who are involved or affected?
--> My peers are involved since they are the ones I am insecure of. I, of course, am probably the only one who is affected by this problem.
6. Consequences
--> If my bad habits continue, then I will never attain my goals. I will be insecure for the rest of my life (not really, I was just exaggerating :D). I will never develop my skills, talents and abilities. Eventually, I will just be a plain old boring person who has nothing special about herself. No one will want to be my friend :(. (Awww.)
7. In the Shoes of Other People
--> In the shoes of tall people :) If I were one of those really tall people in school, I would probably feel insecure as well. I might find it difficult to find a guy who is taller than me in order for him to be my crush (haha! I couldn't think of other examples). Too much of anything is bad. Having too much height is bad :)). Well, that is not exactly true, but what I am really trying to say is that tall people have insecurities like short people do. We ALL have insecurities. To entertain them or to overcome them is our choice.
8. What is right?
--> If the main concern is health then the best thing to do is to stop my bad habits. I should start getting my eight hours of sleep instead of just five. I should eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly. Finally, I should train myself to grow into a strong-willed and emotionally-healthy person.
9. Alternative
-->When all else fail, the only thing I can probably do is to accept everything (in this case, my shortness :P). This is God's plan for me. I should be content with what I look like no matter how hideous I may turn out to be. I won't let myself be offended by what other people think of me, I will just keep in mind that in God's eyes, everyone is beautiful.
10. Justify your Decision :)
--> I will start my good health habits right now. I will practice good study habits by doing my homework first before doing anything else so I will be able to sleep on time. I will learn to manage my time and use it wisely so I can keep the things in my life in order. I will also exert more confidence into everything I do in order to overcome my insecurities.
**DONE**