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    and putting as much effort it takes to become the greatest at what you are doing. The next trait is Self-Control, he defines it as practicing Self-Control and keeping emotions under control. Having good judgement and common sense. I agree with his definition, if you do not agree with a call then do not yell at the refs, bite your tongue and go back to playing. Do not show negative emotions! If the other team sees that they can get under your skin than they will just keep doing it. Lastly and in my eyes

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    Emotions, an affective state of consciousness, different from cognitive and volitional states, in which fear, sadness, joy, anger, hate ect. is experienced. Emotions are a grand part of life when they include feelings of euphoria, happiness, content and satisfaction, but emotions such as loneliness, sadness, grief, bereavement, are not so welcome at the emotional door. Emotions seem to be a natural born part of life, adapted to what one has been taught throughout their life, while other emotions

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    Alienation within Beloved Essay

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    Alienation within “Beloved” “Cultural trauma refers to a dramatic loss of identity and meaning, a tear in the social fabric, affecting a group of people that has achieved some degree of cohesion” (Day 2). This quote by Ron Eyerman in “Cultural Trauma” references a large theme within the novel “Beloved”; Alienation of the self with its own identity. As the cultural trauma of slavery took its toll on the populations of each and every state where it persisted, it culminated in the same outcome in

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    Art Is An Art Essay

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    Art is created to make feel you something. Whether it is disgust, rage, devastation or joy, as long as it is the artist's deliberation, you may call it art, Art is something which is meant to evoke emotion. It is a representation of what the artist sees. It could be realistic or abstract. Art is a diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities, usually involving imaginative and technical skills. Everything you do is an art in some way, like the way you perform an activity

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    The Descent into a Digital Culture In this century our culture is changing rapidly. Just in the last 30 years alone our scientific understanding, technological achievements, and fragmentation of values has transformed faster than in the previous 100 years alone. With our express style culture change, one has to wonder what will be said about our culture another hundred years in the future. What is the one thing that has defined us as who we are? A section on our slow ascent into socialism may be

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    Freedom versus Determinism In Class Essay The person portrayed in The Scream clearly is in distress, they looked extremely surprised and scared. This is because they have just realized that they have been living in-authentically, that is, they have set certain parameters to live by that has ultimately affected, and taken away , their freedom. This debate about whether or not we have freedom in the decisions that we make is one that Sartre and Freud both are strongly opinionated about. Freud, being

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    One’s identity is who or what a person is and how they are perceived by themselves and others. Your identity defines who you are and where you fit in. It is a self-representation of your interests, relationship, social activity and much more. Some believe our sense of identity and belonging is shaped by various factors, including our experiences, relationships, and our environments. Conversely, others believe that personality is shaped by nature, and that one is defined by their biological characteristics

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    Belonging Essay

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    ‘Belonging’ Essay To a certain extent the different groups we belong to define who we are, however there are times when a certain group can separate you from belonging. Being accepted within a group defines who you are as you share similar qualities and morals, making it easier to be socially accepted and create relationships. On the other hand, you can physically belong to a group but not always emotionally belong as your individual beliefs create a barrier to belong. ‘Belonging’ is defined as

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    Defining Good Usage There are thousands of pieces of advice about writing out there. Every English text book discusses it. Every person knows the rules to good writing by heart. In fact it is next to impossible to separate what we have been told from our own beliefs. Beliefs themselves are formed by what you are taught, yet they still allow you the freedom to do as you choose. This just does not seem to hold true. When good writing is taught to be the rule not something to be interpreted

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    Interpersonal skills Many argued that the way we interact with others define who we are. Skills such as listening can help us deal with confusion and prevent misunderstanding. People with assertiveness skills are mostly known to be confident and comfortable in some critical situations. Those who have the negotiation skills are prepared to conclude or discuss deal settlement or contract settlement. Furthermore, in an organization a good feedback method can help staff or a company to improve. Communication

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