I've always been a big dreamer, so making a New Year's resolution is a little challenging for me. I know it's best to set a SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, achievable and timely) goal, but it's hard for me to find a realistic goal to follow in a year. I like to achieve small goals, so using my past knowledge (and a little brain power), I came up with a SMART New Year's Resolution. I want to be a singer/actress-songwriter when I get older, and As a child I took part in many productions and singing competitions; this shaped me as a person. I worked with other people in productions and performed on stage. I think if I hadn't participated in these performances, I would probably be a little more shy. I'm actually very used to being in front of people and I'm usually not shy (when you come and talk to me). Being in front of people comes naturally to me and I feel really comfortable being in front of people and showing up in front of people. Performing when I was younger helped my confidence grow, so it makes me feel comfortable talking to people and making friends, as well as being present at school. I think I should get a lot better at telling people “No.” I was born to please people, so I tend to subconsciously do everything I can to make people feel better. If someone asks me for help with something, my default response is, “Sure, what can I do?” and I tend to take on more than I can handle. I need to get better at doing things because I want to, not because someone else wants to. I should also try not to be so shy. I feel shy around people I don't generally talk to. I'm actually not shy at all, I just know when to keep my mouth shut in certain situations... middle of paper... for not standing up for my sister. I think this event has helped shape me as a person, because I have become more cautious about who I trust and how quickly I choose to trust them. I have learned from past mistakes in many different scenarios. Whether it's family or school issues, I've gotten into the bad habit of putting things off. I wait until I'm overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed before I take action. My New Year's resolution will be to not procrastinate. I will try to accomplish the little things before they get out of hand. I'll start by creating a journal to write down due dates and every little thing I need to do. I will also set aside time for homework and do my homework before doing anything else at school. This year is a year to make changes and I will make a big change, small steps at a time.