PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT



PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

I often sit back and think about how I was a child often running around such a loner. I can remember walking the neighborhood not being able to find any other kids. It was if at times I was the only one on the face of the earth. There are those individuals who say I believed I was the only one of the face of the earth and distanced myself. I learned over the years that I simply enjoy being alone. When I am alone I dance to my own beat not having to explain the way I talk, walk or just me being me. During those days I would pick an orange off a tree, throw a few rocks to nock down a coconut and go lay in the middle of the field across from the parks and recreation club. I can see me now sneakers tied in triple knots, socks pulled over my knees, shorts pulled up to my chest chewing on one pony tail. Yes believe it or not I had hair long hair back then. I was such a pretty little girl and very dandy. I never had any of what I would call true friends. I had several associates but no true friends.

My siblings often called me simple due to always being the last one to get a simple joke. I know no that half of what they were saying and doing was just not funny to me. So I ask; does that make me simple or just Lisa? So if Rachel wears blue and grey on Fridays are you going to wear blue and grey to fit in with her style. No, I challenge you to be yourself and if your friends don't like what your wearing they really are not your friends. One day you will be able to look back and evaluate your life. Following a crowd is not always the things to do. Yes I did engage with myself with positive individuals. Even though you may not follow a crowd or involve yourself with negativity. Bad things may happen to you in life. Again this is when you need to seek guidance and understanding from your higher being.

Regarding above paragraphs it can be said that, much of the physical growth that occurs in childhood and adolescence is coordinated by endocrine glands through the release of hormones. Human growth hormones are released primarily by the pituitary gland.

The pituitary gland is regulated by and located near the hypothalamus, toward the base of the brain. One pituitary hormone that is secreted throughout the life span is growth hormone (GH), which influences the growth of bones. Another important hormone that influences growth and development is thyroxine, a hormone released by the thyroid gland that influences body and brain maturation. Thyroxine is necessary for GH to have its fullest impact on a body's development. During adolescence, the pituitary gland releases sex hormones (estrogens and ...