An Introduction and My Dilemma
Who am I? How can I be described? How exactly can the holistic being that is “me” be outlined in a mere four pages of type? Like countless others about to enter their twenties, I am currently struggling to decide exactly what I want to be when I “grow up”. I feel as though while as I was traveling the path leading to my current self and attempting to answer this question, I lost myself somewhere along the way. Thus, it is with a grappling tussle that I attempt to define my own personality. With the words that follow, I will attempt to capture my essence and view myself through the lenses of different personality psychologists and perhaps, once again, find my path. Since, typically, when someone endeavors to describe …show more content…
Bandura would recommend a more integrated approach. First and foremost, I must develop a more positive sense of self-efficacy – perception of self-efficacy should not be based upon my ability to achieve perfection. Then, by applying elements of human agency, might I be able to transform negative aspects of my personality and by extension, my dismal sense of disoriented identity.
Existential psychologist Rollo May would declare that the anxiety provoked by a search for identity is natural and even encouraged. Believing that anxiety is an integral aspect of living life to its fullest, May would proclaim that my identity crisis is but a step in the human journey.
Integration of the persona and shadow is crucial to the process of achieving an enlightened state of being, says Jung. Therefore, I must become aware of the qualities in my shadow and accept them. It is imperative that I recognize the positives of disclosing emotions and imperfections. On a humanistic note, it is of utmost importance that I come to terms with my own nature. Carl Rogers would rightfully advise me to truly accept and acknowledge my emotions rather than continue to hide them away as “repugnant” qualities in my shadow. Only by acceptance will I develop a healthy, flourishing and contented
Who am I? How can I be described? How exactly can the holistic being that is “me” be outlined in a mere four pages of type? Like countless others about to enter their twenties, I am currently struggling to decide exactly what I want to be when I “grow up”. I feel as though while as I was traveling the path leading to my current self and attempting to answer this question, I lost myself somewhere along the way. Thus, it is with a grappling tussle that I attempt to define my own personality. With the words that follow, I will attempt to capture my essence and view myself through the lenses of different personality psychologists and perhaps, once again, find my path. Since, typically, when someone endeavors to describe …show more content…
Bandura would recommend a more integrated approach. First and foremost, I must develop a more positive sense of self-efficacy – perception of self-efficacy should not be based upon my ability to achieve perfection. Then, by applying elements of human agency, might I be able to transform negative aspects of my personality and by extension, my dismal sense of disoriented identity.
Existential psychologist Rollo May would declare that the anxiety provoked by a search for identity is natural and even encouraged. Believing that anxiety is an integral aspect of living life to its fullest, May would proclaim that my identity crisis is but a step in the human journey.
Integration of the persona and shadow is crucial to the process of achieving an enlightened state of being, says Jung. Therefore, I must become aware of the qualities in my shadow and accept them. It is imperative that I recognize the positives of disclosing emotions and imperfections. On a humanistic note, it is of utmost importance that I come to terms with my own nature. Carl Rogers would rightfully advise me to truly accept and acknowledge my emotions rather than continue to hide them away as “repugnant” qualities in my shadow. Only by acceptance will I develop a healthy, flourishing and contented