Self Reflection
In this paper I will be describing how I observe myself, as well as a reflected appraisal on how
others perceive me. I picked a close friend named Erik Sparks of 9 years, and my uncles preservation on
what he really thinks of me. In this first paragraph I will give you my personal self-reflection on how I
honestly perceive myself followed by the opinions of my selected reference group
I have always used social comparison when I’m personally achieving goals, for instance I am
very competitive. When it comes to sports I always have to come out ahead or I feel as if I failed or
didn’t try to my fullest abilities. I narrowed my value list down to four values. My values being ranked
in importance to me are: Family, Friends, honesty, and striving for success. Family for instance made me
the person I am today. My family members have all graduated from good colleges and obtained good
careers which deeply influenced me. When I was younger I was always taught that nothing is handed to
you. To be successful you have to work hard and strive for the person your going to be in the future. I
feel that I am a very hard worker when it comes to school and work. My mother always taught me not
to lie and I was taught strongly against it, “ honesty makes good integrity.” I truly feel that people are
honest unless they give me a clear reason to think otherwise. I am a very caring person an will always
help another person in distress. Even when someone thinks negative about themselves and give up all
hope I’m always there to give them positive insight, and try to help them establish a more positive
outlook on their particular situation.
Sometimes I feel that my ego does get in the way sometimes. For instance, sometimes I judge
people too quickly and wont give them the time of day if I get the inclination that there trying to
others perceive me. I picked a close friend named Erik Sparks of 9 years, and my uncles preservation on
what he really thinks of me. In this first paragraph I will give you my personal self-reflection on how I
honestly perceive myself followed by the opinions of my selected reference group
I have always used social comparison when I’m personally achieving goals, for instance I am
very competitive. When it comes to sports I always have to come out ahead or I feel as if I failed or
didn’t try to my fullest abilities. I narrowed my value list down to four values. My values being ranked
in importance to me are: Family, Friends, honesty, and striving for success. Family for instance made me
the person I am today. My family members have all graduated from good colleges and obtained good
careers which deeply influenced me. When I was younger I was always taught that nothing is handed to
you. To be successful you have to work hard and strive for the person your going to be in the future. I
feel that I am a very hard worker when it comes to school and work. My mother always taught me not
to lie and I was taught strongly against it, “ honesty makes good integrity.” I truly feel that people are
honest unless they give me a clear reason to think otherwise. I am a very caring person an will always
help another person in distress. Even when someone thinks negative about themselves and give up all
hope I’m always there to give them positive insight, and try to help them establish a more positive
outlook on their particular situation.
Sometimes I feel that my ego does get in the way sometimes. For instance, sometimes I judge
people too quickly and wont give them the time of day if I get the inclination that there trying to