Improving My Self-Concept

From the reading assigned in chapter two I learned a lot about myself as a person. This chapter talks a great deal about self-concept and how our personal self-concept was formed. For example, at one point or another in life we have all compared ourselves to another human being. And most of the time we tend to compare ourselves to a superstar or someone that is in a different point in their lives than we are. Today's society has a messed up conception of how a girl is suppose to look. But if you ask me there is a point at which girls can become so obsessed with their image and weight that is becomes unattractive. I have learned that everyone is made different and not everyone is going to fit into a size zero. Positive self-talk can build esteem and make a person feel better about themselves. Once people get an idea into your head it can be hard to replace that idea but by comparing yourself to reasonable people you can be satisfied with yourself. As stated in the book "Who you are now is not who you are going to be in 10 years." We are all in a constant stage of change and we are always becoming. So if you're not happy with yourself right now don't stress or go to unhealthy extremes to become what society says you should be. Be happy with yourself and realize that there is more to life than trying to make everyone happy.

God's work in my life

Over the past two nights I know that God has been speaking to me. Actually, I know that he has been for quite a while but until last night I have been trying to avoid the situation and ignoring it when it comes up. I have been doing something that is wrong and I have been feeling strong conviction to give it up. Last night at NewSpring where I attend Church, the sermon was on the Lord's will. Now this is something that I struggle with. I tend to pray for things to go the way I want them and when they don't turn out how I feel they should I feel as though my prayers have not been answered. But that is not the case at all. God knows whats right for me and I've learned that I have to give up my selfish ways and trust him with my life. Last night I gave him total control of my life and I am ready to see what he wants for my life. I don't want it to be one of those "mountain top" experiences where I change and then the next week I go back to my old ways. I know it is going to be hard but with God by my side I know I can accomplish the great things that he has in store for my life. :)

This is me

I am an optimistic person. I try to always look at things from a positive perspective. Life is too short to let things get in the way of having fun. I am always doing something with my friends and finding new crazy ways to have fun which at some points have gotten me into trouble. I have made my mistakes in life but through them all I have learned what my weaknesses are and how to help make myself stronger. I once heard a quote that sums up my philosophy about life; Life isn't about finding yourself, its about creating yourself. Life is like a roller coaster, we will have our ups and downs but its the events along that will shape our outcome and who we become. I love being around people and helping people in any way I can. I am a Christian and I don't care who knows it. I'm not perfect and I have had my downfalls in Christianity but God has always been there for me and has lead my through my weakest moments in life. I love being around my friends, they are my life. Without them, I'm not sure where I would be today. I'm a girly girl, I love makeup, clothes and of course my favorite color is pink. Like most any girl, I love to talk and my phone is always with me. I love my family and they are a huge part of my life, especially my brother. We are only one year apart and we are best friends. He has been there practically my whole life and I am so blessed to have him in my life. I love watching football and my favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. My favorite place is my small hometown in North Carolina. There is only 2 stoplights in town but the people are amazing and not to mention the it is hometown to my favorite place to get hot wings. I don't watch t.v. very much unless its the news or reality shows like The Hills. I am double majoring in Communications and English Education. I will hopefully one day become a news anchor and if not I'd like to be a high school English teacher. I'm not sure what my future holds but i know that whatever it is God will be there for me and lead me in the right direction.