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Living Life to the Fullest - Coggle Diagram
Living Life to the Fullest
Struggle of: Isolation because of grief vs. Enjoying each moment
8th grade Europe trip
To the delicate feelings of an 8th grader, seeing everyone have fun stung a little
Also important not to push one's self as it can do more damage
Moving to new places can be worth it but scary
Gender norms should not stop someone from being themselves
Trump's recent election
Only two genders being recognized on passports
Transgender and homosexual people fearing for their safety
Me playing baseball as a girl
No stereotypes should stop people from doing any activity or anything else
Even at young age wanted to portray this message - I hosted an all girls baseball game for my mitzvah project.
Some guys made me feel like I did not belong, but I used their comments as motivation.
Baseball has also connected me to my dad as we have gone to over twenty different stadiums together and the community in a baseball stadium is one I am so happy I am a part of, despite my gender.
Research on how gender roles play a role in anxiety and happiness
If a boy thinks pink is their favorite color, they should listen to their heart
Not limited to one location
Different countries’ work-life balance affects stress and well-being
How can we apply this?
Moving?
Take their lessons and relate them to us?
Positivity now and going forward
Compared to eighth grade and even recent anxiety, I feel like I am living a better life now
However, sometimes anxieties may just take time to resolve and that is okay.
Often asked if I regret my decision and while I loved Europe, I still do not think I was ready at the time and do not really regret it.
Want to learn new ways that I can live life to the fullest and maximize my happiness
Everyone's definition of "living life to the fullest" is very different
Grandparents told me they will not be traveling as much but my grandpa can still have a great time at the casino and my grandma plays bridge
Reminder that nobody is alone
Etc. - How seeing glass half full can help