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Assignment - Philosophy of Life Essay
The goal of this self-reflective paper is to help you integrate your thoughts and reflections about yourself. This paper should represent a critical analysis of who you are now, the most influential factors from your past that have contributed to the person you are now, who you want to become (physically, emotionally, and spiritually), and your plans for the future. To receive full credit for the different parts of this essay, there should be a clear connection between concepts in the textbook and an analysis of oneself. Minimum of six typed, double-spaced pages required (Times New Roman, 12 point, Microsoft Word). Include the Headings on the left of this rubric in your essay to identify each section of your paper.
Start your essay with two quotes that reflect a principle that you wish to live by or incorporate in your life. For example, "Be the change you wish to see in the world" helped me to stop complaining about things/people I didn't like and focus on what I could do to make things better.
Quotes - Identify two quotes to help guide your life - personal mantras.
How the Past Affects Me Now - Critical analysis of how your past affects the person you are now. 1. Identification of how life development stages and past experiences might have influenced you. 2. How has culture influenced you? 3. How do personality and self-actualization theories apply to you? Full credit will require a clear application of theories explained in the text being applied to oneself.
My Body and Wellness - Clarify your ideas about your body and wellness. How does your thinking affect your life and experiences? In which areas are you strong. In which areas would you like to make improvements? What will you do? What revelations did you come to from your reading and classroom participation?
Love and Relationships - What have you learned about love and relationships? What specific strategies can you employ to enhance your relationships? What impact does a feeling of belonging have on a person's life?
The End of the Road - What are your thoughts about death and the meaning of life? How does this affect how you plan to live from this point forward?
Values, Diversity, and What Inspires Me - What are your most important values? What is the value of diversity, really? What specific things will you do to break down the barriers that separate us? How can you make a difference in the world? What inspires you? What gives your life meaning? Who do you want to become and what will you do to make it a reality?
Life Choices - The title of our book is "I Never Knew I Had a Choice". 1. Identify one area where you have felt powerless before and didn't know you had a choice. 2. List three specific areas where you have made significant life choices. 3. List three strategies for change and personal growth.
Goals & Goals Workbook k- In conclusion, what are the most significant revelations you have made about yourself and the resultant decisions from the work you have accomplished in this course? Complete the Goals Workbook which can be located in same area as this rubric.