Self-portrait

The Battle Against Insecurity One of the most fundamental human characteristics is the desire to be what you are not. Whether it be in wealth, weight, beauty, or intelligence, people aspire to be whatever they believe is superior. Yet, whenever a goal is achieved, it seems to be human nature to find something else that could be changed about oneself. In her lecture, “The Biggest Disease Affecting Humanity: I’m not Enough” Marisa Peer elaborates on how people can find confidence and become…

Happiness can be completely different for many people; for me it is spending time outdoors using my hands for work. I could never have a desk job where I just sat at a desk and played with a computer. Working outside with my hands either working on or driving tractors is my favorite choice. Some people enjoy going to the amusement parts or concerts, but I on the other hand prefer to be outside working and getting stuff done. I find crowds and packed public places to just be distracting and…

never would have me,” (Tinder, 2016). However, the app has primarily been used to find a romantic relationship. This shift in intention raises the question of whether these relationships are lasting, as well as the effect the app has on an individual’s self – esteem. The two questions stated above will be analyzed through a review of scholarly literature relevant to the topic, as well as through primary research obtained from the conduct of a survey. The results of this study will determine how…

What is protest music? In general, most people would say protest music is songs connected to current or previous events. According to Salamishah Tillet, “Young musicians, some famous, others grassroots, are finding their role in today’s social movements through a simultaneous revival and redefinition of the protest song tradition.” I agree with Salamishah Tillet that musicians are trying to find their role in life by exploring life. (I like how you put your own personal feelings you have towards…

arguments; I would try to leave home for most weekends choosing to stay with relatives. I was terrified to talk/ask my parents for anything or tell them anything, figuring it would end in a fight or get me into trouble or worse. I had devastatingly low self esteem (Berk,…

Garcia.Session1.Journal Here I am, thirty years after graduating high school. As I grew older, I often wondered what happened to the young girl that was so full of dreams and intentions. I thought I could change the world. I did very well in my professional life at around 28 years old and was financially responsible. I was proud of myself and felt as if I accomplished alot at a very young age. I wondered if I needed to further my education afterall. Life was pretty good and if you 're…

According to Arnett (2007) during adolescent, girls have lower self-esteem than boys, also they seek to be accepted based on physical appearance more than boys. Furthermore girls are critical with own appearance, usually not happy with own body image, tiring to compete with the latest cultural trend setters has impact on their self esteem. There have been cases where the impact was so major leading to develop life threatening illness such as anorexia…

Anthropology is an area of study that has been present throughout history and has always played a large roll in the understanding and studying of different cultures and societies. One accredited anthropologist is Dorothy Lee. Lee is recognized in this paper for the discovery and evaluation of the themes being discussed as well as the culture being examined. The key social problem that the reading discusses is the lack of individual choice in Western culture specifically evaluating other cultures…

Unit 1 Understand ways to overcome barriers in a Health and Social Care Environment Communication and Interpersonal Interaction Staff Training Staff training is when a service provider makes sure that members of staff attend courses to so that they get individual experiences, so that the members of staff can reflect on their own experiences to help individuals who are anxious, aggressive or depressed. Staff training works, and supports communication because service users feel like they are…

James Q Wilson once said, “Man’s moral sense is not a strong beacon light…it is, rather, a small candle flame…flickering and sputtering in the strong winds of power and passion, greed and ideology” (Amstutz 9). Morality refers to a person’s values and beliefs about what is right and wrong, just and unjust, and fair and unfair. However, the concept of morality is more nuanced that its definition, given the multiple factors that inform a person’s moral compass—such as, their religion—and the many…