Ex. 2.1: Past Actions & Influences

Complete Ex. 2.1 on pages 17 & 18 in the 11th edition and pages 21 & 22 in the 10th edition of your book.

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I am adding the prompt to this assignment since many students are experiencing delays in their textbook order.  I won't be adding the prompt to every exercise, though.

2.1 Past Actions and Influences

This review will help you apply the building blocks of self-esteem to your life and future career.  Fill in each of the blanks carefully and honestly.  Be true to yourself; don't try to please anyone with your answers.

1. I am proud that

2. One thing I can do now that I couldn't do a few years ago is

3. Name the person you most admire.  This person can be living, historical, or fictional.  Write down the specific characteristics that you admire in this person.

4. Identify something you did that made someone else proud

5. Name a person who is like you and describe this person in your own words.

6. In the last two weeks, which activities gave you:

-The greatest feeling of being energized?

-The greatest feeling of importance?

-The greatest feeling of self-worth?

7. What have you always wanted to do in your life?  What's keeping you from doing it?  What action could you take in the next year to get closer to this goal?