Self-Evaluation: Saving Your Person

What is Identity? Identity is like a fingerprint; it clearly determines who people are. Identity is something that people are not born with, it is an act people do that classifies their identity. People need to act upon their own choices to determine their own identity rather than being influenced by the choices of others. So, people must follow their own path in order to keep their own unique identity. The sources used include “Soy Yo” by Bomba Estereo, a music video. “Self-Concept” by Saul Mcleod, where Mcleod talks about how people see themselves. “Carapace” by Romesh Gunesekera, which talks about a man staying at the beach hut because his passion in cooking. Finally, “Identity” by Kayla Si, Reno, where the article talks about a self experience

In the summer before my junior year of high school I spent 4 weeks tearing down fences, cutting saplings, staining buildings, learning about my goals and ambitions, and building fences across Montana. When I put in my application for the Montana Conservation Corps I thought it would only be benefit my life by filling up my summer and doing manual labor. However, the first day with my crew proved that assumption wrong, for I learned how to make unlikely friends, how to work hard, and how to be a steward of the land. My experience with the Montana Conservation Corps split my high school experience in half. My first two years I was unmotivated, lazy, and impressionable but through those 4 weeks I learned how to be myself.

When George and Lennie meet candy, the old swamper he tells them about the boss’s son (Curley’s) new wife. George and Lennie are told she is flirtatious and troublesome to the men on the ranch. This begins her presentation in the novella through rumors. This means the reader already has a biased opinion of Curley’s wife from the beginning of the book. Candy states that she’s “got the eye” which shows she is a flirt and an attention seeker, which implies she is not faithful to Curley. Already the reader has a negative impression of Curley’s wife.

Self assessment is a concept familiar to me however one that I am not very comfortable with for it further clarifies my realization that I have so much to learn in every aspect of my life. It does keep me grounded and able to learn from anything and everything on a daily basis. I work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and as a Neonatologist I am the team leader in a multitude of situations which require quick, precise and accurate decision making skills on a daily basis. These decisions are not always huge life altering moments but those that can have an impact on a baby and a family. It is very important to me that these decisions are made in a rational manner that uses all my skill sets ( knowledge, reasoning, critical thinking, ethics)etc.

Chapter two in the textbook Reflect & Relate an Introduction to Interpersonal Communication by Steven McCornack talks all about what “self” is and how to achieve complete fulfillment for one’s self which is also known as self-actualization. The components of self, as described in the book are, “ . . . self-awareness, self-concept, and self-esteem” (McCornack 39). Self-awareness is the idea in which one can take a moment to move feelings, beliefs, and other external influences aside and just evaluate oneself in a holistic perspective that is not skewed by opinions of others, etc. Having the ability to actually think about who one is brings a lot of power and mental stability in such a way that allows for improvement. For example,

Edna Pontellier and I are “hewn from the same crooked timber”, as we are both products of a flawed society (symbolized by the timber) where the pressure to fulfill our own expectations means we defy the expectations of others around us. Within The Awakening, there are many instances where Edna is held to the expectations of being “a perfect mother”, such as those placed by Mr. Pontellier as to how a mother should take care of her children. However, Edna wants to be more than just a mother. She wants to become an artist. When Edna befriends Mademoiselle Reisz, the latter highlights the audacious nature that Edna should embody in order for her to pursue painting. When Edna questions Reisz about this, Reisz exclaims, “Courageous, ma foi! The

Some readers might feel a sense of reassurance by this idea, however many others may not. Readers might feel a connection with this message others may feel there are exceptions to this message. For example people might say they are not fond of their job take in consideration maids, garbage men, or janitors. These are jobs in the service industry. People don’t strive to work in cleaning other people’s mess and getting treated in a discourteous manner. For example, maids clean hotel rooms, but may deal with ignorant rich individuals that treat them as if they were the scum off the earth; with little to no respect. Some perhaps have had years of experience working in those jobs, but there might be issues relating their occupations to their passions. Just imagine what it must feel like to clean rooms, pick up garbage, or clean restrooms. Many would rarely notice any true passion or value in these jobs. This might mean that not everyone will be able to do a certain job and find passion or value in the

Identity is key to the one who seizes it. In “The Yellow Wallpaper”, the narrator has an identity that the author demonstrates. The narrator has an internal battle within herself, that may express depression or a severe mental illness. The narrator shows identity from her actions, reactions, thoughts, and expectations. The author, Charlotte Perkins Stetson, uses symbolism and point of view to indicate the narrator's identity through herself and outside connections.

The media has developed significantly over the years, especially in the field of advertising. Television, magazines, and music videos are some of the strongest elements influencing societies attitudes and behaviors in the United States. Eating disorders and unhealthy eating habits are on the rise, due to the distorted vision of the world and social expectations the media presents to us. With the constant exposure and availability to media outlets, the media creates an unrealistic appeal to excessive thinness. Women internalize these ubiquitous messages that being thin is the only way to be beautiful, however, women internalize these detrimental messages, and as a result, fall into unhealthy eating habits and severe eating disorders. Additionally,

Every child a right to a legal identity, as activated and safeguarded from birth by registration. From birth every child begins their journey of constructing their unique personal and social identity which is characterized by a growing awareness of the importance of markers such as gender, ethnicity, age and their status within the child 's family and the community. Before they even begin school many children demonstrate understanding of their role and status at home, preschool, their neighbourhood and the impact of how they are treated on the sense of who they are. Early identities are complex and continue to change and grow as children as children experience new settings, activities, relationships and new responsibilities.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do,” Steve Jobs once said.

According to McCornack, self-concept is “your overall perception of who you are” (40). As a society, we tend to let factors such as, our family and friends define who we believe we are. The labels one assign to you can have a tremendous impact on your looking-glass self, because you are letting others alter the perception you have of yourself. Therefore, not only do these factors influence our sense of self-concept, but they also impact the level of our self-esteem.

achievement). They must also be acceptable to the individual concerned in terms of self image, self worth and self value so they are likely to be positive and based on the drive for improved levels of comfort, capability and well being. They must also be acceptable (or at least not unacceptable) to the society and environment in which the individual lives and works, and capable of being harmonized and integrated with them (Pettinger, 2002).

The way our societies view other cultures and spread the perceptions regarding them is an unfair practice. It causes discrimination and judgment to foster in the mind of the coming generations and they in turn spread these views even more and thus strengthen those perceptions. While I viewed culture as a part of one’s identity or genetics, I feel like I was rather apathetic to reality.

In social care, we work with some of society’s most vulnerable people. For a practitioner to best support an individual they must first be able to care for themselves. There is huge value in being aware of who we are, our strengths and our areas for improvement. This can directly affect the relationships and experiences we have with ourselves, clients, and our peers in social care practice. For this assignment, I will look at the importance of ‘the self’ and personal and professional development in social care.