Stranger interpretations
• In responses to your classmates, let your peers know what you think about their identity based on what they have written in this discussion board. (Please respond to at least two classmates' posts.)
ASHLEY’S POST:
When watching this video about stranger interpretations I learned how someone can identify you with out judging. With this being said they can draw you without seeing you. They realize how you are by a description, and by doing this I think it's a very neat idea. Definitely a way to communicate with someone on how they feel about themselves, or how others have committed or judged them throughout their lives. In Chapter 3 I read how to set realistic goals with yourself, make a genuine commitment, and then accept and work towards the changes you want. By accepting yourself for who you are helps the process, and implies that you came to realization that you are able to change. The first step is being able to accept yourself as you are now. Being your self has results in how you have had interactions and the experiences that you have been though throughout your life. Some of the steps that I could take personally to enhance my self esteem or self identity. Would be allowing to let others in, start letting some of my walls down. Everyone has been through different things throughout their life, some more than others. I always take it as a lesson learn, and I try my hardest not to hold grudges or feel guilty for what I have been though. Also I feel like I need to accept thing for what they are, and learn how to move on in life by not holding onto the actions of things that have happened. Setting goals small and big, is definitely a key point. Taking the time out of your day, week, month, or year for selfcare is a reward in itself. Taking time to build who you are, allowing the old or negative things to go away. I always say two wrongs don't make a right, or their is no mistakes it's a lesson learned. Being able to understand different point of views about yourself and feeling accepted is honestly a great feeling. Being able to identify who you are with pride is a step in building goals for yourself. This video was short but was informative, and in the six minutes definitely gave a message to remember.
KENNETH’S POST:
First, watch the Dove Real Beauty Sketches video. This reveals that a stranger can see us better than we, and since we know that feeling beautiful is the First step to living.
How did watching this video about strangers’ interpretations of others influence your thoughts on self-identity? Use the components of identity from chapter 3, which depicts how most individuals are so self-centered that they only care about things that are important to them,
What steps could you take personally to enhance your self-esteem and self-identity? Take care of yourself. Follow good health guidelines. Try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week and do things you enjoy. Start by making a list of things you like to do.