meaningful subjects were spoken of throughout the semester, three significant topics greatly developed my understanding of both the self and society, and now, looking back and recognizing the impact of each item allows me to appreciate the personal growth I have made that, without the context of this class, did not even seem possible. To begin, Ordinary People by Judith Guest really struck me to the core. How could such a seemingly simple book create such vivid emotions? In discussion, many of us assumed
a song that relates to your feelings, making you feel better. I personally, write when I'm not in the best mood. Whether I'm depressed, angry, or whatever, I know that the pen is my one true friend, and the parchment will never tell me lies. Many people fail to see this as therapy. They see it as cursing, vulgarity, etc., just for the hell of it. This is not true in most cases. On Eric Nuzum's (I know you love him!) website I found some interesting facts. Following the September 11th terrorist
Satisfaction is something that everybody chases; it’s a yearning that is built into us. Whether it be through working hard to reach our goals or helping others out, humans are always trying to seek satisfaction in our daily lives. It’s something that gives us meaning and happiness. However, we aren’t just focused on our own survival and satisfaction, but also those around us. This is why we consider the feelings of others and their satisfaction when seeking our own. We are social people and empathy
feeling of self-satisfaction, knowing you did something you enjoy doing or being rewarded for doing something you hate? What is the difference between Motivation 2.0 to Motivation 3.0, according to Daniel H. Pink, motivation 2.0 doesn't work in the 21st century whether it is in the workforce or as a student. He explains motivation 2.0 as extrinsic or reward/punishment and motivation 3.0 as intrinsic or self-satisfaction. For my career, I believe that I depend and use motivation 3.0, since I love the feeling
In Billy Swartz’s “The paradox of choice”, he reveals the idea that more choice can lead to lower personal satisfaction. First he explains the official dogma, which states that the maximization of individual freedom maximizes the welfare of citizens. In order to maximize freedom, one must maximize choice; thus the more choice one has, the more welfare one has. However, the notion aforementioned is problematic. With more choices, life has become a matter of choice. For example, patient autonomy, is
Effect “Women, you know that crummy feeling you get after leafing through a fashion magazine chock full of models who, let’s face it, look way better than you? A new study, The Kate Moss Effect, suggests that it‘s not all in your head” (Jennifer Thomas, HealthScout). There have been so many times in my life, and I’m sure in other women’s lives as well, that I feel totally inadequate in comparison to, let’s say, a Victoria’s Secret Model. I just have one question: How is a woman ever supposed
Using this reasoning, he furthers his assertion by saying satisfaction and happiness are unattainable. Similarly, in The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald makes the argument that humans never reach a point of satisfaction with their desires. Through the individual journeys of the main characters, Daisy and Gatsby,
in a way I felt like could feel my grandpa say the same exact thing. “It’s very simple. As you grow, you learn more. If you stayed at twenty-two, you’d always be as ignorant as you were at twenty-two. Aging is not just decay, you know. It’s growth. It’s more than the negative that you’re going to die, It’s also the positive that you understand you’re going to die, and that you live a better life because of it” (34). These lines are basically what Morrie lived by and
In the book power of habit by Charles Duhigg, has shown that individuals in general can't identify whether a habit is good or not; we justify a habit on if the end result gives us satisfaction or not. Duhigg explains to his readers the toxic cause and effects of forming habits; and just how strong they could be. A habit of mine that needed changing was drinking monster energy drinks. The educational specialist, also concludes with the exact time habits are being formed, the series of actions are
you to live more comfortably. So I would say that a person who can buy a 12 acre villa, 10 exotic plus Luxury cars worth billions plus has a fully loaded bank account can easily buy happiness, when we won’t need anything further, there 's nothing which he can’t buy, why can’t he be happy? So after all, i’ll say, Money buys happiness. “The more money you have, the happier you are because it allows you to live more comfortable” (debate.org). For example, you can’t go on a date and not have money to
Willy Loman. Throughout the sources, both Willy Loman and Jay Gatsby pursue the American Dream relentlessly to the brink, where they ultimately drown in the relaxing pool of self-fulfillment that is death. However, in their attempt to secure the satisfaction of self-fulfillment, the main characters are used by the
adults ask us children when we are growing up is, “What do you want to be when you grow up”? I would always say a professional athlete or an astronaut. But to truly know what I want to do with my future I need to know my roles as a person that will shape my future. Hi my names Keegan Kullberg and I am a brother, a baseball player, bilingual, and a Minnesotan, but some of these roles I find challenging while others I can complete with ease. As a big brother of a younger sister it can be so challenging
I Think It Should be a Requirement High School is an important part of one's life. It sets each and every student up for the future, their future. Every student knows this is the main reason why we are here but also to learn the basics of studying, working hard, and being able to be attentive. These are all skills that we need to apply for the future. Teachers tell us that they are preparing us for the difficulties that come along with going to college. Most students need to go to college in order
The Pursuit of Happiness I believe that we are entitled to happiness and are responsible for it also. In the Declaration of Independence it states that we have the right to pursue happiness, however I believe that it is not only something that it “legal” but it is a right we are born with. We are responsible for making ourselves happy but like C.S Lewis said that don't throw away happiness for a moment of pleasure. Even though we have a right to pursue it there are certain limits like trampling
years of essays, assignments, and tests, we finally graduated. Everyone here has accomplished so much since sixth grade. For me, I was able to wake up early roughly 540 times in the past three years. If I have learned one thing during my time at MJS, it is that I’m not a morning person. Waking up early was presumably the most challenging part of middle school, but somehow I found the motivation to do so. An unknown individual once said, “Desire is the key to motivation, but it's commitment to an unrelenting
entitled and narcissistic, self interested, unfocused and lazy.” (Sinek, 2016) Even though Millennials lack in some aspects, he believes that parenting, technology, impatience and the environment are to blame. As a millennial, I totally agree with Sinek’s point because I have been affected by all those variable ever since birth. Millennials did not do anything wrong, but the way they were raised affects their attitude. Sinek says that there are four reasons why Millennials have such
has a wife but he belittles her with comments towards the narrator. Jack is having an affair with the narrator and he does not show any care in his actions. Jack sees the narrator as a child in his eyes and he easily manipulates her for his own satisfaction. The narrator is oblivious to Jack’s intentions due to her fixation of her imagined future with him. In the story, Jack can be seen as realistic and cynical while as the girl can be seen as inexperienced. This story can be seen as how Jack sees
Coming Full Circle Roger Sale, a former professor at the University of Washington says, "I can't know what I want until I see something I like." This is said in response to the common question asked by students, "What do you want our papers to be about?" Hearing this must get tiresome for teachers as well as students. Sale, in his essay on "The Relationships Struck Between Writer and Reader, Reader and Writer, Student and Teacher, Teacher and Student", suggests not telling the student exactly
I believe in hard work because hard work is the only way to excel in life, especially in sports, academics, and at a job. You can’t go through life assuming that people will do your work for you or that you’re not equipped to do something. You need to take charge and work hard. When I think of hard work one championship softball game comes to mind. With no time left in the game, we’re down 2-1 in the bottom of the 5th with two outs and a runner on second and I walk up to plate. I start to get nervous
If someone had asked me 13 years ago, when I first started my career in Education, what my long-term plan was, I would have surely responded that I planned to retire as a classroom teacher. I returned to college to pursue teaching as an adult, and was sure, at the time, that I would always be satisfied in that role. The truth is I do love my job. I love seeing that light bulb go on! As many teachers do, I spend many evenings and weekends researching and planning and going way above and beyond my