Self-actualization

all. This idea of “sense of self” can be defined as a fluid, and ever-changing phenomenon. Some seek to define it as a single quantifiable idea, but many, such as Walker Percy, believe it to be a practice in futility to try and define a sense of self. It could even be argued that Percy considers “sense of self’ indefinable, a contradiction of sorts, both dynamic…

directly relates to the concept of transacting identity through invocation mentioned in chapter 3 of the text Communication in Everyday Life by Duck and McMahan. When analyzing social cues to determine my response, I am demonstrating presentation of self which is saying something about myself to receive an intended response or to be perceived in a particular…

“best”, usually fake, self to the world. Turkle demonstrates this when she writes, “You’re going to get your makeup on, put on your cute little outfit, you’re going to take your picture and post it up as your default, and that’s what people are going to expect that you are every day, when really you’re making it up for all these people…” (380). She makes a valid point that most people today would rather hide who they are and take to social media to broadcast their “fake” self, instead of…

he regrets breaking both his fundamental rules, which represent his self identity; “1. don 't care too much. 2. shut up” (5). While Will Grayson anguishes over breaking these rules, in doing so he dismantles his self image of not caring; thus, forcing him to assume the self image as an active member within the school community who is not afraid to voice his opinion. Whereas, in Everyday, A’s E-Mail account represents his self identity, and his altercation with Reverend Poole forces A to delete…

Spirituality is a component in every person’s life in varying degrees and is accessed by each individual uniquely. Some people, such as Thoreau and Dickinson, isolate completely from society in order to achieve self-actualization. Others, such as Emerson, are able to reach enlightenment while remaining in contact with society, yet still remain attached to nature. In Transcendentalism, the spirit and soul come in conflict with society when faced with obstacles, including materialism, the…

one must focus only on the goals of one specific tier at a time. Further, I disagree that humans always base their self-worth off of others holding on in esteem, or that that is desirable or necessary. Having struggled with extremely low self-esteem as a child and young adolescent, I do not believe that one can reach self-actualization without high self-esteem, and I believe that self-esteem must be based on acknowledging oneself, not on being acknowledged by others. Finally, Maslow does not…

percent of the world’s population. Those 3 billion users are in some way affected by social media, positively or negatively. It’s been reported that forty-two percent of generation z has said that social media had a direct relation to their identity and self esteem. An identity is made over time mostly in young adolescents, that is currently generation Z. It’s a generation that has widely been stereotyped as a generation that only go on their phone as they were the first generation to have grown…

impossible, and even “poor psychology” to find and stick to a single identity in all social interactions. Therefore, he argues with Polonius’ advice to his son Laertes persuading the young man that it is vital to be always and with everybody true to one’s self. On the one hand, Gergen asserts that a healthy personality should develop “a firm and coherent sense of identity” to comply with moral and religious values. Nevertheless, one should also take into account the society, which imposes rather…

Obstacles in My Education Critical Self-Reflection I make an effort work hard all the time but, when there are obstacles in my way that seem too great to conquer it is easy to slack off and not work hard at the task at hand. Still in the midst of an obstacle I must find the courage, resilience, and strength to overcome the problem. My view of personal identity is significantly formed because of many factors in my life, the beigest obstacles in my life is my education, because I lacked basic…

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…