Role Models and Me!
Values are extremely important to have to make sure you are leading a healthy and happy life. Some values which are important to me is; Ambition, Connection, Courage, Faith, Family, Health, Kindness, Learning, Love, and Perseverance.
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Here are 3 values that I will explain a bit more about;
Family– Family is an important aspect of my life. Without the support of your family, it is difficult to get through the ups and downs. My family makes me happy and knowing they are always here to support my passions and endeavours is amazing. They create a sense of connection and always inspire me to never give up and always persevere; even through the toughest times. Without my family, I would be a clueless person. Family is always there for you, they look after you and seek out for you. I love to celebrate events such as Christmas with my family. It connects us and makes us all filled with happiness and joy.
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Kindness– Kindness is a very important value. Being kind to me means showing and treating others with respect, even if you get nothing in return. Without kindness, our world would be a cold-hearted place filled with jealousy and cruelness. Being kind is an important value and it is crucial that everyone shows some kindness. A little kind gesture can make peoples day and spread happiness amongst the world. When ever I make a decision, I always make sure it is kind towards the universe and it only impacts the world in a positive way. Unkind people not only create a sense of unhappiness in the world, but they make a bad reputation for themselves. Unkind people aren’t who I want to be friends with as they just put other people down. Kind people on the other hand spread a sense of happiness and make people feel like they belong.
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Perseverance– Perseverance is an important value to me because it is always important that you keep working hard and smart to achieve your dreams and goals. Without perseverance and working hard, you won’t achieve anything. Putting 110% effort into everything you do will workout in your favour. Perseverance is a value that I always will be close to my heart because it reflects who I am; a hard worker who never gives up even when things aren’t working out. Sometimes your studies or sport might not be going great, however with perseverance and dedication that will soon turn around. Setting goals works hand in hand with perseverance. If you have nothing to work towards, then you won’t receive any self-satisfaction or be a “determined” person. It is vital that you work hard to achieve your goals.
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Good Role Model; Ash Barty!
Who is Ash Barty and why is she a healthy role model?
Ash Barty is a healthy role model because of the way she conducts herself on or off the tennis court. She inspires young Australians to work hard and dream big. Her father talked about Ash’s values in an interview with ABC Radio Brisbane. He said, “When Ash was younger, she had had five rules whilst playing tennis- One, be a good person. Two, have fun. Three, be happy. Four, show respect. Five, be grateful that you can play a sport like tennis.” These values that Ash Barty fulfils send a positive message towards everyone around the globe. When Ash won the 2021 Wimbledon she told press; “I was just extremely lucky that I was able to have the opportunity to learn how to play the game of tennis but I think being a good human-being is absolutely my priority every single day. Ash’s ethnicity is Aboriginal, and she hopes to be a mentor for youths in the Aboriginal community. She is an ambassador for Indigenous tennis Australia, where she assists in promoting the sport towards Aboriginal children.
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Ash Barty is a former Australian tennis player and cricketer. She is just 25 years old and has influenced the world in a way that not many other people have. Being an athlete, she has to maintain a healthy lifestyle and promote a positive message towards younger people. Ash is really calm and is determined to work hard in order to achieve her goals.
During an interview, Ash said to her fans, “Be yourself and live your own dreams.” Obviously, this goes to show she promotes a positive message to everyone. She also said, “I am a proud indigenous woman, I am a proud Australian and for me I try to live by my values every single day of the year, of my life, regardless of what date it is on the calendar.” This definitely inspires people because no matter your ethnicity, you can have big dreams.
People should look up to Ash because she is not only a multi-time winner in tennis, but she promotes a positive message. She is an inspiration to keep working hard and never give up on your goals and dreams. She is an extremely talented athlete, being professional in both tennis and cricket. Not many people have the ability to be like Ash.
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Ash Barty definitely represents a lot of values, especially perseverance. Being an athlete at her level, requires mental stability and to keep persevering even when she is in a bad form. Dedication and working effectively is definitely values that Ash shows. Perseverance is shown by Ash not only on the court, but during off season/training too. Ash also demonstrates ‘giving back’ by supporting young Australians. Ash’s wholeheartedness and determination won her the Young Australian of the Year in 2020.
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Bad Role Model; Justin Bieber!
Who is Justin Bieber and why is he an unhealthy role model?
Justin Bieber is an extremely popular 28 year old pop artist who has been in the music industry for the last 14 years. However, he is well renowned amongst the globe as being a bad role model towards kids. There has been several occasions where he has been acting against the law for example vandalism and graffiti in Rio whilst promoting his album, Purpose. He has been arrested on several occasions. He also experimented with drugs ever since he became ‘famous’. He promotes a ‘violent’ message in his music, raising inappropriate themes and collaborating with artists who aren’t healthy role models either.
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Justin Bieber doesn’t look like a healthy role model based off his appearance. He has countless tattoos and wears stereotypical ‘rap’ clothes. Being a popular singer, he tries to look as ‘cool’ as possible to gain attention. However, his ‘cool’ look isn’t conveying a positive message towards youngsters.
Justin Bieber was caught smoking drugs and he took inappropriate images post his break up with Selena Gomez. Is this really who you want to look up to? A person who conveys a highly inappropriate message? During a concert in London, he was two hours late to perform, the concert was supposed to start at 8:30pm but it ended up starting at 10:38pm. Many people had to leave early because it was past there bed time and the last train home was leaving. This obviously goes to show Justin lacks tardiness.
People shouldn’t look up to Justin because he doesn’t promote a positive message and he has had countless occasions where he was acting against the law. If people try and copy his actions, then they will get themselves in big trouble. He is inappropriate and the actions he does can be misleading. He is rude to fans and paparazzi, has experimented with drugs, and been under arrest countless times. This is certainly not a role model for young kids.
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We shouldn’t trust media because they can exaggerate situations. What we see and hear will probably never be the truth as we don’t see celebrities personally. Media exaggerates events just so they can get money. Is it the truth? No. We will never know what is really happening in celebrities life unless they tell us personally or in an interview. Sometimes media shapes celebrities to be either good or bad…
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Bibliography!
Works Cited
“Ash Barty – Australian of the Year.” Cms.australianoftheyear.org.au, cms.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/ash-barty. Accessed 28 Apr. 2022.
“Ash Barty’s Performance Coach Says We Need to “Let Go of FOOPO.”” ABC News, 15 July 2021, www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-15/ash-barty-mindset-coach-on-prioritise-and-self-worth/100292908.
““Be Yourself and Live Your Own Dreams.”” 9now.nine.com.au, 9now.nine.com.au/today/ash-bartys-message-to-her-young-fans-be-yourself-and-live-your-own-dreams/fce9c382-b217-48e5-a222-c2d9836ce74f. Accessed 28 Apr. 2022.
“Is Justin Bieber a Negative Influence?” Www.socialmoms.com, 7 Mar. 2013, www.socialmoms.com/know/entertainment/is-justin-bieber-a-negative-influence/. Accessed 28 Apr. 2022.
“Justin Bieber: Role Model?” HuffPost, 23 Jan. 2014, www.huffpost.com/entry/justin-bieber-role-model_b_4652187. Accessed 28 Apr. 2022.
“The Rise of Barty and the Importance of Indigenous Role Models.” The Women’s Game, thewomensgame.com/news/barty-kerr-and-the-importance-of-indigenous-role-models-547908.