National-Luis University

Personal Assessment

Josefina Rodriguez
Adult Development And Learning Assessment and LAP 300
T. Michael McAtee
11/23/15

In this analysis paper I will be analyzing myself. When analyzing myself, I know
that at times I can be very quite at the beginning when I meet new people. When Im
quite its not because Im shy, its because Im a big observer. I like to see my
surroundings and how people act. When I know the group or the people that around me, I
start to socialize more and even open up to them. I also feel Im can be an outdoor person
but I also like the comfort of being in my house just with a small group of people. When
being with a group of friends I hate being the center of attention. I hate when people put
me in the spot and I tent to just stay quite and not defend myself and tell them something.

When I analyze myself, I realize that when taking action I will look for
acceptance before taking an initiative. There are times when I dont trust myself and
doubt what I know is right. I have to constantly tell myself that if anyone can do it, I
could do it as well. I also observed that I could make a decision with out anyones
approval if I know Im confident enough to make the decision. I also know when to take
reasonability for my own actions. I also can easily adapt to any situation and I can easily
work with others in any work we get. I also analyze that Im always have a positive mind
to move on when times are hard. I also have patience and understand that people might
need more time then others.

I have come to the conclusion that the way I am is because the way I grew up. I
come from a family where Im the oldest and Im constantly reminded that the decisions I
make will affect the rest of my siblings. With knowing that, I would always think the
decisions I make have to be the best. My parents would always tell me that friends come
and go but that them as my parents would always be there. I had very over protected
parents but not to the point where I couldnt be myself. As I grew older I realized that at a
point my parents would always be there no matter what. My parents taught me so much,
but I think they over protected me that sometimes by failing in life am where you learn
the most.

When analyzing myself I feel I know how to control my temperament. I know

that I hate when someone lies to me and continues with their lie. I can control my temper
by talking to the person and letting them explain their reason for the actions they made.
After knowing their reason I make the decision if that person is worth my time or not.
When making decision I always analyze and think if everything if in front of me. I also
decide what is right in some tough situations. I also in the situations where my family
members and loved ones are involved I take actions in the best way possible. I always
make sure that Im fair with everyone when making the decisions by asking them if they
think is not right to let me know.

Im certain that through out your experience in life you start learning more about
you and the important things that matter to you just like what Dewey said. Through out
life some experiences will effect for the good or for the bad. The importance of the
experience through out our lives would be how high value of adult education is the
learning experience. Dewey talks about life and experiences actually help you more then
if a teacher actually taught you. The way to learn better is through out living life and
learning from your mistakes. The best teacher has to be you because through ourselves
we know what worked and what didnt work.

I know that I have a lot to learn about myself and make the right decisions. What I
take away is that there will never be the right answer to anything. Life changes and you
have to change to adjust to the situation. I will continue growing by having an open mind
and knowing who I am. Also I will continue growing by believing in myself and knowing
what Im capable. I will plan my future by knowing I will be the one making decisions in
my future.

Citation Page

Sharan B Merriam; Laura L Bierema

San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, [2014] 2014
The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.

Keirsey, D., & Bates, M. (1984). Please understand me: Character & temperament
types (5th ed.). Del Mar, CA: Distributed by Prometheus Nemesis Book.