Personal Essay Examples

Brief It is a real experience that I had in my father’s company. This spring, our company planned to add one floor on the top-storey of their 3-floor office building. Before construction, our Company needed to obtain an inn owner’s permission, as the addition floor will block light shining into some rooms of his inn–…

An empirical study was conducted to test the relevance of personality trait theory in the Indian context. The objective was to define the scope of personality trait theory for research and marketing strategy by overcoming the limitations of past studies. The findings indicated that differences in brand use could be explained by personality theory under…

Despite being 17 years old, I still have an apprehension of dangling my feet over the edge of the bed in darkness. The notion of hands with hairy knuckles grabbing my ankles and pulling me into a terrifying abyss always lingers in my thoughts. Although I don’t consciously consider this when my foot ventures beyond…

Personal development and growth are a result of combining life experiences, including interpersonal interaction. They are further advanced by increasing self-awareness in relation to thoughts, emotions, actions, and behaviors. This includes considering past experiences and future aspirations. Cultivating self-awareness allows individuals to gain clearer insights into the areas that need personal development. Receiving constructive feedback…

Wright Mills, the radical Columbia University sociologist who died 50 years ago (March 20, 1962), has been defined by some as the pioneer of the new radical sociology that emerged in the 1950s, in which his book, The Sociological Imagination (1959), has played a crucial role (Restivo 1991, p. 61). Mills was a meticulous researcher…

Several elements influence the formation of one’s identity, such as their family, culture, friends, personal interests, and the environments they encounter. Different factors can have different levels of influence on individuals, with some being more important than others or having no effect at all. The upbringing in a family environment exposes an individual to various…

Explain how to report concerns about the safety and hygiene of equipment or facilities used for personal care Everyone who works with the equipment all has the responsibility to ensure that it is clean and working correctly and if it’s not then this all should be reported and fixed/cleaned before the next use. This is…

It is evident that when examining formulations as numerous and complex as personality theories, there are many qualities by which they can be compared and distinguished. In this article, we will highlight the most important qualities as a basis for any generalizations that may eventually seem worthwhile regarding the state of contemporary theory, specifically the…

According to Guido (para 2, p.3), ethics is the process of determining right conduct from wrong. My personal code of ethics closely aligns with this definition and has been ingrained in me since childhood. It involves respecting both myself and others, being honest in all my endeavors, showing kindness in both my personal and professional…

            Freud’s theory of identity is based on a radical notion of the conflict model.  The conflict model views the self as unified.  It is not a coherent, singular identity.  The self is composed of several competing elements, which for Freud is the Id, Ego and Superego (Misencik, 2004).  Just as we often say, “One…