ambitious (adj.): having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. How to embrace the ambitious...
Challenging, demanding difficult, arduous—connotatively, our culture of competition has agreed to talk about ambitious undertakings negatively. Let’s reclaim that as we navigate these last few weeks of the term. Your work in ENVD is ambitious, visionary, innovative; and your talent, sweat equity, and persistence, your toolkit for achieving your goals. As the noise of the last month of the school year strives to drown out your drive, remember, you are ambitious, your work is ambitious, and your ability to succeed, real and realizable.
Feel your feelings
acknowledge the challenges you face and the stressors that impact you
Remember, you are not alone
your most valuable resource, your community, is strong, supportive, and experienced
Embrace your own resilience
you are capable, talented, and curious–this makes success attainable
Make a plan
intentional action fuels confidence and progress while helping you navigate uncertainty
Ask for and accept support
you pay for your instructors, advisors, coach, and TAs to support you–lean on these resources to learn how to best help yourself
Work smart, not hard
build a system that works for you; get comfortable with good enough; and prioritize your own wellness