Ideal Self Reflection

About three and a half short months ago I was on the search for “easy” electives to do, which was my main goal at that time. I was coming off of a 3-month long vacation and my academic goals were on an all-time low. I said to myself,” just find some easy courses so you can get an A, graduate and get as far away from U.W.I as possible.” I did my research found several courses and I stumbled upon one in particular which I went on to pursue, yes MGMT 3065 Professional Ethics. I heard through the grape vine that Professional Ethics was “easy” however, I was not convinced. Several days following my discovery I asked around hoping to find someone who previously took the course so I could get a bit more insight into what the course really entailed,

I feel leadership, confidence, and academic motivation fall into a category that I often lack. At times I struggle to think outside the box and be creative. I am often the last to give my opinion in the classroom for the fear of being ridiculed and shy away from being forward, and instead try to mould myself into a people pleaser. I am very insecure, and find it hard to take pride in myself and the things I do. Unfortunately, I look to others to build my self-esteem but if I cannot, why should others? I would also like my ideal self to be more adventurous and willing to try new things, and feel confident in my own body and mind. I am very set in my ways, which can be a positive reinforcement for self-reliance, but in a society that is constantly evolving it is important to change and adapt. After analyzing my true self, I see traits I want to strive to build upon to reach my ideal self. This course has help me to see how truly un-self-reliant I am, and how I need to build that trait. After taking a good look at myself and genuinely seeing myself for who I really am in all my flaws and imperfections, the task of improving myself is less of a