Blog 7

I recently wrote my research paper on personality choice, and the question "why have you chosen to be who you are" is a very interesting one to me, especially because it pertains to my research paper. I wouldn't say that I've chosen to be who I am, because I believe my parents and the environment I grew up in decided who I would be. What I will discuss is who I'm striving to be, and what I'd like to change about myself. Up until now, I've considered myself to be shy and passive. I'd like to express my opinions more without caring about what others think. Of course I don't want to be rude and/or obnoxious, but I'd like to be assertive in terms of knowing what I want and what I believe. Caring about what others think has been a huge issue with me. It often prevents me from speaking from my heart. I'd like to change this, and I'm working on having more self-confidence and being more assertive with others. I need to accept the fact that no matter what, not everyone will like me or be happy with my beliefs. This, I think, might be a concern with everyone, at least to some extent. Maybe I'm wrong. In my head I know it seems irrational to want everyone to like me when I know that this is simply impossible. I just need to work with this realization, and in turn express myself without being afraid.