...I was never good at math, I hardly am today either. It was always a challenge for me throughout my years in school. It usually took me longer than others to get that “click” whenever we learn a new lesson. I never understood why it only occurred to me, other kids always got it instantly, it was only me. How did I overcome this mental obstacle? It all started back in elementary school. It was just the basic operations in math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. I was around 10 years old. Still an eager little child, short, with black hair, and holes in his mouth. Extremely talkative, naive, and willing to learn more. Everything was so easy back then, it was a cinch, even a walk in the park. Until I heard my 5th grade teacher,...
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...I journaled about the part of my life that I came to United States. I faced obstacles but they didn’t totally stopped me from follow my plans. The definition of obstacle is a thing that blocks one’s way, and this meaning maybe was clear to me a year and seven months ago, and that moment I even could change this much through a year. But now I can see that I passed those obstacles, and I reach this believe that nothing is impossible,instead everything is possible to achieve if you work hard and put it as your aim in life. I remember the beginning of this school year my counselor said that I couldn’t handle the regular English classes, but right now I have A+ in both of my English classes. Or This year I participate in varsity girls basketball...
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...Butler came off the screen rose up for the three “SWISH!”. “It works everytime” Butler said. Final minute in I never was the type to give up, But it was one obstacle in my life that i could never achieve. The community depended on us, our family depended on us but we always came up short to the Cleveland Cavaliers. I play for the Chicago Bulls and we had been the best team in the eastern conference for 3 years in a row. We overcame all obstacles in our way through the regular season but in the NBA finals we always came up short to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but this year they had another thing coming. It was the final game of the regular season and we were facing the Los Angeles Lakers, We Won 100-94, but after the game Kobe Bryant told me “Hey...
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...Catalysts act on obstacles an individual faces which assists in overcoming personal and social boundaries. This is significant as it induces growth and transitions which bring new insights and understandings about themselves, others and the world around them. The bildungsroman novel “The story of Tom Brennan” written by J.C Burke and the speech ‘From Death Row To Law Graduate’ by Peter Ouko both follow the transitions of young men who face personal and social boundaries, challenging beliefs and attitudes of both protagonists and the situations they are in resulting in growth and new perceptions. An individual’s personal and social boundaries have an impact on the perceptions of themselves, others and the world around them. The ‘Story Of Tom Brennan’...
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...Into the World Essay – DRAFT ESSAY QUESTION: Individuals venturing into new experience may encounter obstacles, but may also gain significant rewards. Do you agree with this perspective? Discuss this view with reference to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your choosing. The concept of ‘Into the World’ invariably involves the transitions of individuals into new phases of life, worlds and experiences in order to attain growth, maturation and emotional development. During this transition individuals may encounter obstacles, but also gain personal rewards resulting in growth and maturity. The prescribed text, novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ written by JC Burke and two related texts, film ‘The Black Balloon’ produced by Tristram Miall and ‘The Road Not Taken’ written by Robert Frost, clearly display these misadventures and the rewards achieved once overcoming them. In difficult times individuals have must leave behind their old life and the safety it once provided in order to fully accept and enjoy their new life. In the novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’, Tom’s family is forced to leave the comfort of their hometown Mumbilli and move to Coghill due the selfish actions of his brother Daniel. Symbolism throughout this novel highlights the suffering of Tom and his family. “My father closed the door…for the last time”, this symbolic act and the secrecy in the way the Brennan family leave Mumbilli reveals the families remorse about the situation, they...
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...Overcoming through Personal Responsibility: Sojourner Truth Sojourner Truth stated “If women want any rights more than they got, why don't they just take them, and not be talking about it (Sojourner Truth Quotes).” Sojourner Truth was an African American abolitionist and woman’s right activist from Ulster County, New York. Ms. Truth is famously known for her speech Aren’t I a Woman and The Narrative of Sojourner Truth. Woman should be treated equally regardless of their race, education level, and appearance which do not happen in today’s society. First, women should be treated equal regardless of their race. Race is a big issue in today’s society. Racism is discrimination based on the color of the person’s skin color. A person should be judge based on their character not the color of their skin. Sojourner Truth grew up in the century when slavery was popular where was born into...
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...Assignment 1: Calculating Credit Scores 11 Unit 8 Assignment 1: Writing a Prospective Schedule 12 Unit 9 Assignment 1: Using Social Media for Job Searches 14 Unit 10 Assignment 1: Putting the Finishing Touches on Your ePortfolio 15 Laboratory Assignments 17 Unit 1 Lab 1: Personal Persistence Narrative 17 Unit 1 Lab 2: Grit Test 21 Unit 2 Lab 1: Optimism 24 Unit 2 Lab 2: Self-Control 25 Unit 3 Lab 1: Curiosity in Modern Times 27 Unit 3 Lab 2: Integrity Matters 28 Unit 4 Lab 1: Create a Research Summary Memorandum 29 Unit 5 Lab 1: Resolving Systemic Conflict: Scenario Analysis 31 Unit 6 Lab 1: Time Value of Money 32 Unit 6 Lab 2: Budget Exercise 33 Unit 7 Lab 1: Calculating House Cost 35 Unit 7 Lab 2: Delayed Gratification 37 Unit 8 Lab 1: Initiative Reflection 39 Unit 8 Lab 2: Time Management Reflection 40 Unit 9 Lab 1: Creating a Professional Profile 41 Unit 10 Lab 1: Creating a Personal and Professional Development Plan 43 Graded Assignments Unit 1 Assignment 1: It Takes Courage Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes Apply tools for overcoming obstacles and tools of connection to various business and personal scenarios. Evaluate choices for overcoming obstacles given several sample case studies. Assignment Requirements Answer the...
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...Patients who face language barriers are less likely than others to have a usual source of medical care; they engage in preventative services at lower rates; and they have an increased risk of non-adherence to medication (Patel, 2014). This alone can serve as a challenge because if there is a lack of effective communication between the two parties, a patient may be reluctant in returning to see that provider again. Overcoming a language barrier may simply consist of utilizing a translator to effectively communicate between the patient and provider. The issue that arises here is that older adults normally use their children to serve as their translators for everyday conversation. An adult may be fearful of his or her child learning about their diagnosis or answers to questions that involve risky sexual behaviors. If the adult decided to utilize another source for a translator, the patient may feel reluctant in relaying information to someone they hardly know. Beyond feeling uncomfortable it is imperative that the health care...
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...reflective process and that your wounds produce an effective narrative. I also learned that, “the core of writing is communication”. For example, Dr. Williams is very passionate about civil rights and justice and communicated his thoughts through books and the Huffington Post to touch people. He further discussed how important social media is as a form of sharing and writing one’s opinions and thoughts about anything you care about, “Be a part of the conversation”. Dr. Yahuru asked us to write five things that we care about and then elaborate on one of the topics. I wrote a paragraph about the crisis in Syria because...
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...Although most readers of Jane Eyre are enthralled by the illusion of suspense surrounding the climax of the novel and its subsequent falling action, Charlotte Brontë has, in fact, already delivered a subtle clue concerning her Jane’s fate through her use of a first-person narrative and her personal experiences in nineteenth century Victorian society. During this era, women were relegated to domestic tasks and frivolous hobbies meant to distract them from more satisfying aspirations such as authorship, which Jane, the novel’s protagonist, desires. However, the mere existence of the novel Jane Eyre foreshadows Jane’s eventual achievement of the personal agency that enables her to explore creative and intellectual gratification through her memoir...
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... how severe is sexism in the film industry? This 20 minute long documentary is based on women’s careers in the film industry, how they may be underrepresented, why this inequality persists and how this may have increased throughout the years. Actresses and women from around the world are calling out sexism in the film industry. “Is there a lack of material and great stories for women to work with?” These questions will be answered through a compilation of archive footage and interviews with female students to understand how younger women aspiring in strong career paths feel about it – and also women that are already in the industry who experience the inequality first hand. This leads to my first contributor which will introduce narrative and to give the audience a strong storyline to follow: Carla Lacey is 46. She has recently graduated from Manchester University and wants to excel in her dream of becoming a successful screenwriter. She grew up always wanting to be a singer but suffered with heavy bipolar, restricting her from following her dreams. Carla wrote poems and two novels which are published in books and on the internet – with this not being good enough for her she researched into screenwriting and now aspires to work with many other female screenwriters in the industry. She is passionate about the empowerment of women and wants more material for women to work with in the industry as she feels there isn’t enough. (Carla and her two daughters on her graduation) ...
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...with go back to normal. Which it will not. Also known as: * Threshold Guardians * Defining Moment * Separation * Reluctance * New Situation * The Debate * Meeting Mentor Crossing the First Threshold: The hero is pushed to a point of no return where he must answer the call and begin his journey. Also known as: * Energetic Marker 1: End of the Beginning * The Point of No Return * Committing to the Goal * Act One Climax * Plot Point One * Break into Two * Turning Point One * The Threshold * Awakening ACT TWO Tests, Allies, and Enemies: The journey through the special world is full of tests and obstacles that challenge the hero emotionally and/or physically. Also known as: * The Fun and Games * Resistance and Struggle * Rising Action and Obstacles * Belly of the Whale * Push to Breaking Point * The Special World * Road of Trials Mid-Point: The energy of the story shifts dramatically. New information is discovered (for positive or negative) that commits the hero to his journey. Also known as: * Energetic Marker 2: Halfway Point * Mid-Act Climax * Moment of Grace or the Mind-Fuck Moment * Moment of Enlightenment * Commitment to the Journey * Progress Approaching Inmost Cave: The hero gets closer to reaching his goal and must prepare for the upcoming battle (emotional or physical). Also known as:...
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...Eating Disorders Recovery 3 *Biting the Hand That Starves You 4 *Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery 4 Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence, 3rd Ed. 4 Eating Disorders: Journey to Recovery Workbook 4 *Desperately Seeking Self: An Inner Guidebook For People With Eating Problems 5 *Life without ED: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too 5 Overcoming Overeating 6 *Overcoming Binge Eating 6 *The Anorexia Workbook: How To Accept Yourself, Heal Your Suffering, And Reclaim Your Life 6 *The Overcoming Bulimia Workbook 7 *Skinny Boy: A Young Man’s Battle and Triumph Over Anorexia 7 When Dieting Becomes Dangerous: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Anorexia and Bulimia……………7 Body Image and Self-Esteem 8 *Body Image Workbook: An 8-step Program For Learning To Like Your Looks (2nd Ed.) 8 *Body Love: Learning to Like Our Looks and Ourselves 8 *Feeling Good About the Way You Look………………………..……………………………..8 Girls Rock: Wise Teens Offer Tweens and Moms Advice on Healthy Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Personal Empowerment.9 Life Doesn’t Begin Five Pounds From Now 9 Love your Body: Change the Way You Feel about the Body You Have 9 *Self Esteem Comes In All Sizes 9 Healthy Eating and Balanced Lifestyle 10 Eat, Drink and Be Mindful: How to End Your Struggle with Mindless Eating and Start Savoring Food 10 *Embracing Fear: How to Turn What Scares us into Our Greatest Gift 10 *Exercise Balance...
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...Last Name 1 Student Name Mr. Patterson Acc. English III 24 May 2010 Barriers Influencing American Dreams Do obstacles in one’s life change one’s aspirations? If something hard or even Winston Patterson 5/17/10 9:49 PM Comment: TITLE SHOULD REFLECT OVERALL THEME OF ESSAYß Winston Patterson 5/17/10 9:35 PM Comment: Attention Getter unexpected occurs, does one turn his or her back on all that has been worked for? In an American society, there is an idea of a dream. Most people have dreams that differ from one another. Dreams are not limited only to society. Countless numbers of times in American literature, there are moments when an obstacle slows or possibly halts progression. Dreams can also be found in American literature; however, like the reality of society, barriers can be a component of having aspirations. Barriers create obstacles, whether emotional or physical, that make achieving a dream difficult or even appear to be impossible. In American literature dreams seem to be unattainable because of barriers. In all the years of literature, dreams, goals, and aspirations come in contact Winston Patterson 5/17/10 9:35 PM Comment: Broad Topic Winston Patterson 5/17/10 9:35 PM Comment: Narrow Topic Winston Patterson 5/17/10 9:36 PM Comment: Thesis Statement Winston Patterson 5/17/10 9:36 PM Comment: Clincher Sentence with a conflict. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby has a dream to be ...
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...Description Treatment Focus Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a system of therapy originally developed by Marsha M. Linehan, a psychology researcher at the University of Washington, to treat people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality testing with concepts of distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful awareness largely derived from Buddhist meditative practice. DBT may be the first therapy that has been experimentally demonstrated to be generally effective in treating BPD. A meta-analysis found that DBT reached moderate effects. Research indicates that DBT is also effective in treating patients who present varied symptoms and behaviors associated with spectrum mood disorders, including self-injury. Recent work suggests its effectiveness with sexual abuse survivors and chemical dependency. Linehan observed "burn-out" in therapists after coping with non-motivated patients who against cooperation in successful treatment. Her first core insight was to recognize that the chronically suicidal patients she studied had been raised in profoundly invalidating environments, and, therefore, required a climate of unconditional acceptance, in which to develop a successful therapeutic alliance. Her second insight involved the need for a commensurate commitment from patients, who needed to be willing to accept their dire level of emotional dysfunction. Treatment Strategies and/or Techniques ...
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