Essay On My Role In Life

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Humans never have just one role in life. They fill many different purposes throughout their days and take on many different positions. I am no exception. In a world of craziness and heavy expectations, people can easily get consumed by the demands of these roles and forget who they are. In order to balance their many different positions, people must maintain and cultivate values that allow them to keep their identity and not compromise to demands. My roles occasionally become overwhelming, but having concrete values to remind me who I am always keeps me grounded. Without my cornerstone values, I would not be who I am or where I am today.
I am a sister, a daughter, a friend, an employee, a student, but most importantly, I am a Christian. As a Christian, all other roles flow from God. He allows me to be a sister, daughter, employee, student, and friend. Without Him, I would not be successful in any of these roles. As a sister, I care for my brother and …show more content…

In terms of familial roles, hopefully I will eventually add wife and mother and learn to appreciate the challenges that come with their addition to my life. With concrete and solidified values, it will be easier to balance more roles in an already busy life. With time, life always grows busier and more stressful, but God will only give me what I can handle. I effectively cope with stresses because of Him and my values. Without them, I would not be a student with superior grades and enrolled in a demanding program. I would not be able to balance school, work, co-curricular activities, and interpersonal relationships if I did not love with my whole heart, act with empathy, and prove gratitude. Those I interact with deserve to be shown love and kindness in all situations. If these values did not guide me, I would not be blessed with the people and opportunities that I

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