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Workshop #5: Envisioning Success - Stashin

Updated: Dec 14, 2023

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DUE: DEC 2nd by 12 PM


Prompts (answer in at least 200 words):

  1. Read this article: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-determination-theory-2795387

  2. What did you learn about self-determination theory? What are the impacts of Self-Determination in the workplace, competition, social, and school settings? (Do not copy and paste - summarize in your own words)

  3. Do you think you have strong self-determination? Why or why not? If you do, how do you plan to strengthen it? If you don't, how might you begin to develop it?

  4. What are your future goals & aspirations? Do you think you need to be self-determined to meet those goals/aspirations?

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144 Comments


Miguel Caipa
Miguel Caipa
Dec 07, 2023

Miguel Caipa

  1. What I learned about the theory of Self-Determination is that it drives personal growth and resilience. Socially, it enhances autonomy and collaboration. In schools, it cultivates a sense of ownership over learning and academic success.

  2. I definitely have self-determination because when I am in the gym I always look forward to pushing past my limits and surpassing my past self. Overcoming little obstacles such as those give me the motivation I need and want in order to be a better person for myself overall. I would want to develop my self- determination in school because I don’t find myself being motivated as much as I am in the gym to school because school is just not something I…

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Anthony Martinez
Anthony Martinez
Dec 05, 2023

Tis I, Anthony Martinez


Self determination is a theory that explains the driving force that is confidence in one's own abilities, and their own abilitiy to motivate theirself, and their drive to push onward. There are two pieces two this theroy, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; The former being one's ability to push themself through mental determination and strength within, and the latter being someone's external factors pushing them towards achiving a goal. Doing something because you enjoy it, versus doing something to obtain a reward. I believe greatly in one's own self determination, and plan on strengthening my personal prowress through continuing to push myself through challenging situations, situations where I am not confident in my own capabiltiies or patience.…

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Serena Zheng
Dec 04, 2023

Serena Zheng

I learned that self-determination theory requires continual sustenance. A person with high self-determination will not give up even if they experience failure. They will continue to try their best to correct their mistakes. On the other hand, a person with low self-determination will constantly make excuses and blame others and likely will not try to correct their mistakes. The impact of self-determination is fostering success in many different fields. In the workplace, people feel more satisfied at work. People in competitions are more motivated to excel. In social settings, their needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence are fulfilled. In schools, students are also more likely to feel motivated to achieve and feel greater levels of competence and satisfaction.…


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Miguel Caipa
Miguel Caipa
Dec 07, 2023
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I agree when you say you will need self determination in order to get rich because you would hav to get through school and find a good job.

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Jevin Lin
Jevin Lin
Dec 03, 2023

Jevin Lin

  1. Self-determination theory focuses on how people make choices and manage their lives. It suggests that fulfilling three needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—helps individuals grow personally. In the workplace, those who are self-determined tend to feel content and play a role in their organization's success. In competitive settings, self-determination motivates people to strive for excellence by boosting their mental resilience. Socially, it affects how involved individuals are in groups and relationships. In school, students with strong self-determination are often more driven and satisfied with their learning experience.

  2. Yes, I have strong self-determination. In order to strengthen my self-determination, I'm planning to focus on a few things. Firstly, I want to become more self-aware, so I'll start practicing mindfulness through meditation…


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Anthony Martinez
Anthony Martinez
Dec 05, 2023
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I think that it's very interesting, you plan on strengthening your own mental state through self reflection in meditation. I believe it can lead to three things, either strong confidence in your morals and way of thought that keep you from being damage by crude objections of others thanks to thorough self consideration that wouldn't simply be broken by a mere remark or criticism, a fragile mindset which may be easily broken because of a GENUINE critism that wasn't realized, or arrogance due to blind self assurance in morals which will lead to the ignorance of reasonable critism. Either way, I take much interest in your methods, and wish you luck!

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Urieannah Harvey Judah


I learned that The ability to make decisions and run one's own life is referred to as self-determination. Unlike non-self-determined people, who may feel as though other people are in charge of your life, self-determined people feel more in control of their lives.

The impact of self determination in a school setting is A person who is determined is committed to accomplishing a task and has a strong sense of purpose. It is a firm resolve or goal to go past challenges. For instance, while facing financial difficulties, a person can be adamant about finishing college and earning a degree. Self-determination gives pupils the ability to take charge of their own lives by enabling them to mak…


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