a. Presence: Morning Meditation-use the five minute youtube meditation videos by lavendaire
b. Chronemics: use Google Calendar, Notion, Physical to-do list journal to write down goals in terms of recent or future time period, as well as a vision board on canva with a collage of pictures that describe my future self
c. Preparedness: Using the syllabus provided to take notes of dates, grades, studying, and unit material, Anki cards and Quizlet for practice questions, textbooks for familiarizing yourself with a concept, online videos such as organic chemistry tutor to aid you in learning the concepts, onenote to take notes and copy questions onto in one singular file with different folders.
d. Communication: Journaling in five minute journal book, peer review projects to learn how to be a leader and follower or none, peer review papers to check each other’s writing and understanding
e. Interpersonal Functioning: Academic guidance department meetings, advice from parents(with a light heart), time with friends to guide each other, a system of trust with a therapist

I choose to use a growth mindset, set effective learning goals, have good time management, reflect on my actions and their outcomes, and develop more discipline than self motivation. Personally, I believe that learning is a continuous, evolving process—not a destination. To reach your destination you must see the positive in every opportunity and use each situation as a source of learning, whether it be good or bad. As the field of medicine advances, I must stay open to new evidence from new research and new technologies. I must learn to change or adapt to new perspectives as well. Effective learning goals include making a to-do list daily, weekly, and monthly so that my learning goals accumulate to provide a yearly update and visible progress. Setting goals that are attainable motivate you further to strive for them since they are possible in your vision. Time management also aids in allowing you to schedule your classes and studying periods at optimal times where you actively learn and absorb material best. Spend time doing what you can in the most efficient way possible. Lastly, discipline is more important than motivation because discipline will train you even on days that you are tired, exhausted, and want to give up. Motivation is temporary adrenaline, while discipline is a constant high.

As a future CUNY MED MD, I aspire to be ambitious but reflective, compassionate but treated with respect, and inquisitive but consistent with my academic learning. My ultimate goal as a MD is to balance the intellectual rigor given by the biomedical/medical school courses I take with the emotional intelligence necessary to interact with and treat patients in real life. Not only do I desire to learn about the biological and chemical contexts of life, but also apply these concepts with ease in communication with my patients. As a learner, I desire to be comfortable with failure, so I can help my patients through times where they feel the same way. I hope to gain skills outside of simply learning to aid my emotional and mental growth to become a mature, respectful, and multi-talented physician. Such skills include seeking improvement with constructive feedback, collaboration with medical professionals, and constantly striving for health equity.

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