I feel that I really learned a lot from this week's application assignment. Something that really stuck out to me was that I evaluated myself as a better listener than what my husband and co-worker evaluated me as. My husband actually thought i was a 'time-oriented' listener. This made me really feel badly. As my life has become much busier now that I am in this program, my actions have made him feel as though I only listen when it fits me schedule. He is such an important person in my life and I would have not known he felt this way if not for this assignment. This is an area that I will be improving on for sure.
I also learned that I am far more aggressive with him in conversations than I am with others, especially on my job. Perhaps I know that i am bound to a certain level of professionalism when I am working and that keeps me at a more respectful level. However, I need to also change this with my husband and be far more respectful when we confront one another.
This assignment really helped highlight areas in which I need to grow and I am thankful for that!
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed doing this week's application assignment. I am more aware of how much I actually listen to and speak with others in conversations. The assignment has taught me that I have a lot of work to do when it comes to decreasing my communication anxiety. Thanks for sharing your experiences of being evaluated as a communicator!
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI also found this assignment helpful as well. It showed me about aggressiveness that I did not think I had. I know I do not talk down at others and I definitely do not attack anyone position or their character. I can learn from others, how they see me when I speak.
Sandra