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Birth
My mom gave birth to me at our local hospital, Genesis. Using Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development, I would be in Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust. In this stage, the first year after birth, I depended on my parents completely for basic needs such as food, comfort, and warmth. This event is important because if I wasn't born I would not have been able to experience my life. -
First word
My first word was mom. This event on my timeline would be in Erikson’s Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt because I would just be starting to gain independence by talking, potty training, and feeding myself, which is very important. -
Starting School
My first day of kindergarten was at Garfield Elementary, and I remember being super excited to finally be able to go to school. This corresponds with Erikson's Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt and is significant because I am learning to control my impulses and act in a socially responsible way. -
Starting Highschool
My first day of high school was at Davenport Central, I remember being super nervous because I didn't want to get lost in the huge 6-floor building. This event correlates with Erikson's Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion. My first day of high school is significant because it shows the start of myself trying to determine my identity and what my direction in life will be. -
High School Graduation
I will graduate from Davenport Central High School and I'm sure it will be bittersweet since I will be happy to finally leave but I will miss my friends. This event goes along with Erikson's Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion and is important because I will still be trying to determine my identity as a person and how I contribute to society. -
College Graduation
I will hopefully be graduating from college in 2023 or later but I'm not sure what I want to major in quite yet. All I know is I want to go to college outside of Iowa! This event correlates to Erikson's Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation because I will be trying to develop intimate relationships with others, especially the friendly relationships needed to be successful at work. These intimate relationships are very important to being happy. -
Marriage
When I get married will be taking a big step in my life and it will be a day full of excitement and happiness. This event correlates to Erikson's Stage 6: Intimacy vs. isolation stage because it is when I begin to share myself more intimately with others. It is vital because it is when I explore relationships leading to long-term commitments with someone other than a family member. -
Adopting Kids
I plan on adopting a child when I grow up, which will be another monumental event in my life's journey because I will be starting a family with my husband. This would be classified as Erikson’s Stage generativity versus stagnation stage in Erikson's Stage 7: Generativity vs. Self-Absorption because as my family develops, I will start to get a sense of the bigger picture of life (in my opinion) of having your children be more successful than you as a parent, which is very significant -
Retirement
Ialready look forward to this day and think that this is going to be but one of the best days of my life because I will not have to work anymore. Once I retire I'm going to enjoy life and non-stressful lifestyle. This falls under Erikson’s Stage 7: Integrity vs. Despair because this is the time where I slow down my productivity and enjoy life as a retired person. It is also when I can appreciate what I accomplished well working. This is an important realization in being happy! -
Death
I will hopefully die of natural causes without pain. When I depart I would like for my body to be cremated and put into one of those decomposing pots that turn you into a tree. This event corresponds with Erikson’s Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair because I will be re examining my life and reflecting on all the amazing things I have done, and I will not be afraid for the future. This is important because it is the end of my life, and sadly, all good things have to come to an end.