Psy 202 Self Reflective Essay
Inside The Life of a Persevering Adult: A Self Reflection
Amber Ward
Psy 202
Professor Stephen Law
October 25, 2012
I. What was your family like?
A. Single parent strict home B. Middle of three children C. Parent’s divorce and father’s absence
II. What things do you remember about your childhood?
A. Financial Hardships B. Good times along with tough times C. Becoming independent at a young age D. Things chosen to forget about E. Sports
III. Greatest achievements
A. Career B. Abuse survivor C. Return to school
IV. What are your personal, professional, and academic goals?
A. Demonstrating the importance of a college education to my peers B. Owning my own preschool C. Earning my bachelors degree
Throughout life, we all have pitfalls that we believe hold us back from dreams, but I believe that we have the opportunity to persevere and move forward in the future. On a daily basis, we make decisions using the conscious mind and try to apply the adult development theories when making those decisions but, we may not always apply them correctly. Although my story may be one of a series of pitfalls and setbacks, I will prove to others that perseverance has pulled me through those pitfalls and setbacks and has gotten me to where I am today. I do not see my pitfalls as mistakes, but rather as life lessons that have contributed to bettering my life and shaping who I am today. Life does not create a person; a person creates their own life. While we all have different journeys that lead us to where we are today, my life has been one that I look upon as a true persevering story.
Throughout my childhood, I learned the importance of hard work and dedication to family. My father was from a military family and was strict the couple years he was around. While some might consider his discipline style and strictness out of the ordinary, I appreciate what he did and how he taught me the value of
Amber Ward
Psy 202
Professor Stephen Law
October 25, 2012
I. What was your family like?
A. Single parent strict home B. Middle of three children C. Parent’s divorce and father’s absence
II. What things do you remember about your childhood?
A. Financial Hardships B. Good times along with tough times C. Becoming independent at a young age D. Things chosen to forget about E. Sports
III. Greatest achievements
A. Career B. Abuse survivor C. Return to school
IV. What are your personal, professional, and academic goals?
A. Demonstrating the importance of a college education to my peers B. Owning my own preschool C. Earning my bachelors degree
Throughout life, we all have pitfalls that we believe hold us back from dreams, but I believe that we have the opportunity to persevere and move forward in the future. On a daily basis, we make decisions using the conscious mind and try to apply the adult development theories when making those decisions but, we may not always apply them correctly. Although my story may be one of a series of pitfalls and setbacks, I will prove to others that perseverance has pulled me through those pitfalls and setbacks and has gotten me to where I am today. I do not see my pitfalls as mistakes, but rather as life lessons that have contributed to bettering my life and shaping who I am today. Life does not create a person; a person creates their own life. While we all have different journeys that lead us to where we are today, my life has been one that I look upon as a true persevering story.
Throughout my childhood, I learned the importance of hard work and dedication to family. My father was from a military family and was strict the couple years he was around. While some might consider his discipline style and strictness out of the ordinary, I appreciate what he did and how he taught me the value of
References: Witt, G.A., & Mossler, R.A. (2010). Adult Development and Life Assessment. Retrieved from http://content.ashford.edu/books/30 Zeleznock, T. (2008), & Entrepreneurs Whose Perseverance Will Inspire You. Retrieved from http://www.growthink.com/content/7-entrepreneurs-whose-perseverance-will-inspire-you