My life through Erikson's Theory

  • Born

  • Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt: Potty trained

    Approximately 1 year old, I remember babbling loudly down the hall that I "went potty" by myself providing Autonomy
  • Trust vs. Mistrust: Being pushed down the stairs

    Trust vs. Mistrust: Being pushed down the stairs
    Brother blindfolded me and led me to the staircase, told me to step and I tumbled down the stairs, decreasing my trust in him.
  • Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt: dance class

    When I was a toddler, I was put into a dance class but when it came to the recital, I would not go on stage due to doubting my abilities: shame and doubt.
  • Initiative vs. Guilt: Yelled at in preschool by teacher

    Initiative vs. Guilt: Yelled at in preschool by teacher
    Preschool teacher screamed at me for going outside instead of going to spanish class increasing my level of guilt.
  • Initiative vs. Guilt: Being elected permanent line leader in preschool

    Initiative vs. Guilt: Being elected permanent line leader in preschool
    When I was 5 I was elected permanent line leader of my preschool class giving me a sense of initiative.
  • Competence vs. Inferiority: Gymnastics

    Competence vs. Inferiority: Gymnastics
    I began my Gymnastics career and eventually started spending 20 hours a week in the gym and began to feel inferior when other gymnasts started to surpass my skill level.
  • Competence vs. Inferiority: science fair

    I participated in the science fair in elementary school and enjoyed the process and seeing my hard work pay off: Competence.
  • Competence vs. Inferiority: Mayor of International Bizarre

    In fifth grade I ran and was elected Mayor of International Bizarre and had to make speeches increasing my level of competence.
  • Identity vs. Role Confusion: goth phase

    Throughout 6th grade I experienced a bit of a goth phase, It wasn't too drastic, but I had a thing for heavy eyeliner, black clothing and skull patterns causing a bit of role confusion. (Please don't bring this up).
  • Competence vs. Inferiority: volleyball

    Competence vs. Inferiority: volleyball
    As I transitioned out of gymnastics, I started playing volleyball. I picked it up quickly and soon surpassed my teammates in skill building a sense of competence.
  • Intimacy vs. Isolation: Making a best friend.

    Intimacy vs. Isolation: Making a best friend.
    In 7th grade I met my current best friend Kennedi, we formed a very close relationship right off the bat and we have been inseperable since. This goes under the category of Intimacy.
  • Intimacy vs. Isolation: core group of friends

    Intimacy vs. Isolation: core group of friends
    Near the beginning of my freshman year, I was introduced to a select group of sophomores that I was immediatly welcomed into with open arms. To this day I am still great friends with these girls. Once again, Intimant development.
  • Identity vs. Role Confusion: Identity

    I have narrowed my interests, hobbies, habits, and style. I like my way of doing things and intend on keeping them consistent giving myself a sense of Identity.
  • Integrity vs. Despair: looking back on life

    Looking back on life, I realize I made some great choices and I am happy with where I ended up: integrity.
  • Death

    Death
    I have lived a full life of 83 years and will pass away peacefully among loved ones.