I know that grades aren’t everything, but it’s more about being disappointed in myself and my own goals. I think I am an extremely self-motivated person and so it’s disappointing when factors which aren’t really in my control force me to not achieve my goals.
Because of feedback, I’ve chosen to reframe my experience.
It was never a goal of mine to make friends, and yet plenty of wonderful friends I made and friendships I’ve created. I’ve not only made friends for myself, but also created a circle of friends for others, I’ve gotten them together every month at least and fostered relationships for others.
I began to have the time to pursue my own passion, which was book reviewing.
I was able to grow as a human being and spend time here with my partner. Which I guess was the original goal anyways, things just got in the way and other goals popped up.
So taking these newer, more personal goals to heart, I achieved everything I could have ever wanted and more. Grades are just a number and it’s not only a reflection on me, but also the environment and the school. I am more than a student and the qualities that are good about me is not only my ability to have a certain grade. There’s kindness, friendship, caring, and generosity.
If I stand on principle and never reframe my point of view, I am the only one who gets hurt and who feels wronged.