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day of birth
My mother gives birth to me through at my local hospital around 6 am. 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, which is kind of funny because my dad was gone on a business trip. 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. -
first day of kindergarten
My first day of kindergarten was at St. Paul's which is a private school, and I remember being super excited to finally be a big kid. 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. -
first day of highschool
My first day of highschool was at Davenport Central, a public school, and I remember being super nervous because I didn't know anyone. This event correlates with Erikson's Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion. My first day of highschool is significant because it shows the start of myself trying to determine my identity and what my direction in life will be. -
highschool graduation
My last day of highschool will also be at Davenport Central, and I'm sure it will be very 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 2024 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
The day I get married will be 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. -
adopt kids
I plan on adopting a child or two when I grow up in this will be another monumental event in my life's journey because I will be starting a family with my spouse. 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
I personally 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 vacation all the time and just enjoy 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! -
day of death
I will hopefully die of natural causes with no extra measures to keep me alive, and I hope I will be happily cremated because I do not want to be buried. 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.