Autonomy
What is autonomy?
Being able to be yourself; having independence and freedom. You are your own person.
What are some common causes of stress, depression and anxiety?
Covid 19, bad test grades, bad relationships with people, etc
What is racism?
Discrimination over someone's race or upbringing
What are some common paces we can find feelings of belonging?
Friends and family, clubs, school
What is conflict resolution?
The process that one goes through in peacefully resolving a problem
How does autonomy benefit us?
- greater happiness & engagement
- greater productivity
- motivation to learn new things
How can these negative emotions effect someone?
they can make us feel isolated, overwhelmed and sad
How does racism affect those affected?
Many people get treated unfairly simply because of race, religion or skin colour - from unfair deals at stores, exclusion from groups/activities to even physical violence
How can we grow a sense of belonging?
Taking initiative, standing up for yourself
How can conflict affect relationships?
depending on how it's resolved, it can either strengthen or scar it
Where can we apply Autonomy in our lives?
Anywhere and everywhere. since we're always making decisions, there's always places for us to show autonomy in our lives.
How are these negative feelings linked to autonomy?
These negative feelings can easily rob us of our happiness and make us feel out of control in our own lives. By taking a stand against these negative emotions, we take hold of our lives again in our own way
How does racism relate back to autonomy?
Being discriminated against because of something you were born with/choices you've made robs you of your individuality, effectively making being yourself a "crime"
How does a sense of belonging benefit your autonomy?
Feeling like you belong in a group of people will allow you to feel comfortable acting as yourself instead of putting up a "mask" to fit in
How does having the ability to resolve conflicts effectively help your autonomy?
It teaches us how to be independent by learning how to solve our own problems