Looking Back on My Project

Obstacles I Faced

One of the biggest obstacles I faced when completing my Gold Award was time management. At first the project seemed big and overwhelming, so I made a chart to organize what I would do when. However, I failed to stick to the chart and quickly became unorganized again. I had planned to do a majority of the project before school began so I would be able to focus on the project instead of homework. I ended up procrastinating and did not start the project until winter break. After buying the fleece, I split my Gold Award into three main sections: the blankets, the hats, and the website. I decided that I would not be able to focus on both school and my Gold Award so I waited until spring break to complete the first section, the blankets. Again, I waited until summer before continuing my work on the project. Eventually, I was able to overcome my lack of time management by breaking down a seemingly overwhelming project into three smaller, more manageable, parts.

Aspects I Would Change

If I could change one aspect of my project, it would be to stay more organized. Throughout the project, I struggled with time management. I would come up with ways to organize my project, but I failed to follow through on them. If I could change how I went about completing the project, I would be more diligent on staying organized and managing my time wisely. I also would have tried to work on my project more during the school year instead of putting it off until I had a break from school. 

What I Learned from My Project

From my Gold Award, I learned a lot about time management. In order to complete the project successfully, it was vital I stay organized and learn how to manage my time. I also learned that it can help to break a big project into smaller steps. This helped the project seem less overwhelming and allowed me to better judge how much was left on my project. I also learned the importance of keeping a commitment I have made. I had started my project so I knew that it was important I keep the commitment and finish. The main leadership skill I developed through my project was organization and time management. When I first started the project, I did not manage my time as well as I should have and, as a result, I became unorganized and procrastinated on finishing. In order to stop procrastinating, I had to become organized. I set up a time frame to complete my project, and followed through on it. I also learned that this project was completely up to me. No one else could decide when or if I was going to complete this project, and if I wanted to be successful then I would have to take charge of the project. My project also taught me a lot about myself. I learned that I was capable of organizing my time and following through on the project. This project showed me what I am able to do if I am determined. Most of all, I learned that I was able to give back and make a difference in my community.

The Impact of My Project on Me

My project impacted me by teaching me to keep commitments I make. A few times while I was working on the project, I was tempted to give up because it seemed too overwhelming. However, I followed through on finishing the project because it is important to me that I keep the commitments I make. My Gold Award also showed me what it is like to make a difference. Completing my project showed me that it is possible for someone to impact those around her. Through my project, I learned the importance of giving back to one’s community. Mostly, my project showed me the importance of taking pride in one’s work. After it was all through, I was proud of what I had accomplished, and proud of the blankets and hats I made. I felt that the quality of my work showed in what I had made. My sense of accomplishment made me glad I had stuck with the project. Looking back at all the time I had spent on my project, I was proud of everything I had done, and I was proud at how the blankets and hats had turned out. Completing my project taught me a lot, and it helped me grow as a person. I learned about responsibility and organization, as well as giving back to the community. In the end, I am proud of what I have done and feel accomplished for having successfully finished my Gold Award project.