Recognising Personal Qualities and Identifying room for Improvement

	personal quality you have	why do you value it?	how have you achieved it
.	Dealing with situations diplomatically	I recognise the fact that some people are overlooked on the set of a film but want nothing more than to have their voices heard and opinions appreciated. People respond much better when they are treated fairly and when there is not a strict hierarchy. By using a diplomatic approach, people respect you more because you are showing them respect.	It has always been in my nature to listen to peoples' views and opinions. More recently when in directing roles I have applied this. I have found that using an open mind and being willing to take criticism or advice from crew members always works better. By using this manner I have found that more people are willing to work with you on other projects, thus creating a good rapport with people and opening up doors of opportunity.
2.	Dealing with situations pragmatically	The ability to approach situations with an element of common sense and practicality. Forward thinking, especially on your feet, because problems arise all the time that can catch you off guard.	Sitting back and evaluating the situation in hand is often better than delving straight in and messing things up even more. When I have hit obstacles, rather than going with all guns blazing I have used a calm manner to work out what will be better in the long run.
3.	Keeping calm in a pressured environment	When one person on a film set gets rubbed up the wrong way it can really have a nasty effect on the rest of the crew. It is much better to keep a calm approach and assess the situation. Most problems that we face on a film set are always deemed worse than they actually are and 9 times out of 10 they are solvable.	Counting to ten definitely works. There are times when all you want to do is scream and shout at someone for doing something wrong but I always tell myself that these are people you are working with, so the last thing you really want to do is upset the atmosphere even more. When filming the short film 'The Note' there were definitely times where I wanted to call people all the names under the sun. But I bit my tongue because if they are aware themselves that they have done something wrong, the last thing they need is for me to rub it in their face even more.
4.	A positive attitude and sense of humor	I always like to put a positive spin on things. Filming can be long and draining and it is important to keep morale up otherwise people will start to flake.	It is important to strike the right balance between humor and work. Too much humor can mean a lack of work. But then again, a lack of humor can mean a lack of work also, because people aren't enjoying themselves. During the media event, my nerves were shielded by using humor. By dressing up as a cowboy and ultimately making a joke out of myself made it easier.
5.	Determination	It is important to be determined in yourself and be aware of what you can actually achieve. Sometimes peers telling you you're good at something, means nothing in comparison to telling yourself you can do it.	After a pretty poor first year I have really upped my game in the second year. There were many times I wanted to throw the towel in last year and I am so thankful that I did not because I have proved to myself that I can actually do it when I put my mind to it. That's not to say that I don't still slip up every now and then. However, one pivotal moment this year, providing a sense of determination for next year, was watching my show reel. Seeing all of my work compiled together was a very proud moment and made me even more determined to do well in the third year.
	Personal qualities you would like to develop	Why would this help you?	Reflect on how to achieve it
1.	Time management	Managing my time better would ease the stresses and strains of university. To be aware of what deadlines are coming up when and to forward plan.	Keep using my diary. And to check that I am definitely free and available when agreeing to help on projects, as I have double booked myself a few times in the last year which caused a bit of stress.
2.	Organisation	If I were more organised I would be less stressed. It would be easier to locate things that I need and would save a lot of time that I am currently wasting.	Keeping things filed would be much easier for me to find and locate certain notes that I need for research. Highlighting certain quotes or phrases. Also having separate notebooks for the different modules.
3.	The ability to relax inside, as well as the outside.	Wouldn't feel so drained or ill all the time with nerves and apprehension.	Find a way of relaxing that can benefit my health rather than hinder it (smoking). Address confidence issues, rather than using humor to mask it.
4.	Motivation	Though I have improved a lot from last year, I still have lows with no motivation whatsoever. If I were to keep motivated I would have work done on time, thus relieving stress.	Exercise. Don't just go into a slump after working hard for a while. Keep momentum up. I could probably eat more fruit and veg too.