Thursday, September 11, 2008

erikson theroy

I think i am in between two stages. I am between industry vs. inferiority, and identity vs. identity confusion. I have really low self esteem and i think that makes me question if i can do the career i want. i want to go to law school but i am not really sure if i am smart enough to get in. i think i need to get my self esteem up before i can figure other things out. i am not really sure if previous stages effected me or if i am just kinda stuck even though i should be able to move to a different stage according to erikson.

2 comments:

Becky said...

Every one feels this way at some point. I agree that you should find some way to build up your self esteem and self confidence. You have a goal which is awesome and you should never give it up. Building your confidence up again can start with you becoming involved in a club (maybe a pre-law club or something close to that) or hanging out with friends that make you feel good about yourself. If you are religous, you could always join a group too. Start something new like running once a day or something that is just you. You need to become more comfortable in your skin and work up. Even something as simple as smiling and saying hi to a stranger which will make their day.

Jessica said...

I agree and can relate to your situation. I am not going to law school but, I do play a sport that asks alot of me. The coach recently put me down and my self confidence is very low. I know what you are going through but you just have to keep telling yourself you know you can get through it and if law school is something you really want to do, then you will do it!