1.
I
learned
how
to
manage
my
time
wisely
so
that
I
could
balance
schoolwork
and
extracurricular
activities.
【time
management
skills】

2.
The
pressure
of
high-stakes
exams
was
daunting,
but
it
pushed
me
to
work
harder
and
smarter.
【exam
pressure】

3.
My
teachers
challenged
me
to
think
critically
and
express
my
thoughts
clearly,
which
helped
me
grow
as
a
student
and
a
person.
【critical
thinking】

4.
Making
new
friends
and
expanding
my
social
circle
was
one
of
the
highlights
of
my
third
year
in
junior
high.
【friendship】

5.
Even
when
I
didn't
feel
like
studying,
I
kept
going
because
I
knew
that
the
results
would
be
worth
it
in
the
end.
【perseverance】

6.
Battling
stress
and
anxiety
was
a
daily
struggle,
but
I
found
healthy
ways
to
cope
and
keep
myself
grounded.
【mental
health】

7.
I
discovered
new
passions
and
interests
through
trying
new
things
and
stepping
outside
of
my
comfort
zone.
【exploration】

8.
Waking
up
early
and
staying
up
late
became
routine,
but
I
never
forgot
to
prioritize
my
health
and
self-care.
【balance】

9.
I
made
mistakes
along
the
way,
but
I
learned
to
own
up
to
them
and
use
them
as
opportunities
to
grow
and
improve.
【self-reflection】

10.
The
support
of
my
family
and
friends
was
essential
to
my
success
and
well-being
during
this
challenging
year.
【support
system】

11.
I
discovered
the
power
of
setting
goals
and
working
towards
them
with
focus
and
determination.
【goal-setting】

1
2.
Learning
how
to
take
constructive
criticism
gracefully
was
a
valuable
skill
that
I
developed
during
my
junior
high
years.
【constructive
criticism】

1
3.
Keeping
an
open
mind
and
being
receptive
to
new
ideas
and
perspectives
helped
broaden
my
knowledge
and
worldview.
【open-mindedness】

1
4.
I
learned
that
failure
is
not
the
end,
but
rather
an
opportunity
to
learn
and
try
again.
【resilience】

1
5.
Sometimes,
the
best
way
to
learn
is
by
teaching
others
and
sharing
your
knowledge
and
experiences
with
them.
【teaching】

1
6.
Balancing
academics
with
personal
passions
and
hobbies
helped
me
maintain
a
sense
of
fulfillment
and
joy
outside
of
school.
【personal
growth】

1
7.
Cultivating
a
positive
attitude
and
mindset
was
key
in
facing
obstacles
and
challenges
with
grace
and
determination.
【positivity】

1
8.
My
junior
high
years
were
full
of
ups
and
downs,
but
I'm
grateful
for
the
lessons
I
learned
and
the
person
I
became.
【gratitude】

1
9.
Surrounding
myself
with
positive
influences
and
role
models
helped
shape
me
into
the
person
I
am
today.
【influence】

20.
Even
though
I've
moved
on
from
my
junior
high
years,
the
lessons
I
learned
and
the
memories
I
made
will
stay
with
me
forever.
【reflection】