Enlightened self-interest

Peak performers have followed through with a self assessment. They know what is required of them to face the truth and see themselves objectively (Bethel, 2013). Peak performers are not limited to race, gender, age, or even lifestyle. Peak performers work within reality. They focus on what they can do. Peak performers are able to be creative though. They are able to think of ideas and ways to overcome problems as they present themselves. They are able to use their judgment to make decisions…

In the book of The Power of Self-Confidence, the author Brian Tracy, provides good useful information about how we are holding ourselves back from reaching our goals in life because of our self-confidence. Our Self-Confidences is determined by our perception and action that will strengthen our characteristics as a living human being. Self Confidence is a direct trait that everybody have, but the only problem with having confidence, in general, is that many people lack the optimistic point of…

Notion of ‘Self’ – Reflective practices A recent search of literature on the notion of ‘self’ was conducted for this essay; in reviewing the literature various authors each giving their beliefs and concepts have written many theories and provided many discussions on ‘self’ over the years. However, to write about each of the authors would take some time, therefore within the essay, a few of the authors theories on what their beliefs and concept are to the view of self are included. The first…

Throughout my academic career I struggled to find a sense of my own identity. In high school, and early in my college career, I wasn 't sure what I really wanted to pursue in life. I 'd always felt a pressure to succeed from my family, my community, and my peers. I 've never had a strong ethnic or cultural identity, my ancestors come from all over, but I 'm given the sole label “Caucasian”. When I was younger, I felt that it was a disadvantage not having a strong cultural or ethnic identity. I…

“Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be (Avril Lavigne).” Self confidence is not a toy. Instead it is a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment. In the book Bronx masquerade, by Nikki Grimes, three superb characters are Steve, Tanisha and Raynard. They were full of Surprises as they fluctuat their self-confidence, like a huge roller coaster. For starters, Steve has intermediate sized confidence in himself, which has developed a…

Who are you? Maybe a better queation would be, what makes you who you are? The relationship between ownership and the development of self, directly relate to one another. Tangible and intangible objects develop and define an individual’s character. Society is so consumed by the idea of “ownership”,that society itself defines people with the objects they own. Material items can seperate people and our society as a whole. People are always after the latest IPhone, tablet, or flat…

powerful. “(I) couldn’t speak that way in the south… I would have one way of speaking in the north and another in the south… give them what they wanted” (Ellison 164). The desire to please and hold a social standing can rarely exist with one's true self. In these excerpts I.M. is still bound by the shackles of stereotypes and racism. He is still asking everyone but himself who he should be. He is invisible not because others cannot see him but…

1. What is the difference between your self-concept and self-image? What is the difference between your self-concept and your self-esteem? --Answer below: Self-concept is how you see yourself as a person overall. This is based on how you act, what you believe, and how closely you adhere to moral values that you have developed throughout life. Your self-concept doesn't typically fluxuate without heavy planning and desire to change. Your self-image will change based on the situation you are…

When reading the Interpersonal Communication and Self excerpt, the numerous aspects that go into our identities was overwhelming: attitudes, beliefs, values, roles, subjective and objective self-awareness, symbolic self-awareness, material and social self, spiritual self, and more. With so many layers, it is no wonder we struggle to know our true identities. The Interpersonal Communication and Self (n.d.) chapter states “Your self-image and self-worth, as well as your needs, values, beliefs,…

ashamed of existing, I will have my voice: Indian, Spanish, white. I will have my serpent’s tongue...I will overcome the tradition of silence” (Anzaldua 59). This statement shows how much the author has grown and learned from experiences that denied her self growth. Anzaldua builds her credibility by sharing with the reader how she became proud of her roots in order to be proud of herself. It is here that Anzaldua helps the reader realize that their should be no shame in who you truly are and no…