Within the past few weeks of being in this course I have noticed an increase of aspects that I was unaware of that were affecting me. I have learned that I am not good with self-discipline, which then leads to stress that I am not very good at coping with. After participating in the activity in class about learning to say “no,” I have realized that I am they type of person that doesn’t know how to say no to others. I have been able to practice mindfulness and it has impacted me in a positive way with my relationship with others. I have recently learned that I have no ability to have self-discipline. For example, when I have to study for a test I think of all the other things that I could be doing with my time instead of studying which is …show more content…
I become so stressed out and worked up that I am unable to even think about studying because it becomes so overwhelming. . At the beginning of the school year I had high expectations that I would get an assignment done as soon as I received it in class. As I have learned the hard way this is not realistic. When I become stressed I don’t know how to handle my emotions and I become overly irritated and get temperamental. I procrastinate when I am stressed which makes the problem even worse. I have had to learn to use my time wisely when doing work, and have had to learn to prioritize when it comes do what needs to be …show more content…
I didn’t realize how helpful it would be take a few minutes from each day to have some time to myself, practicing self care. Recently after I have had a stressful day I will go home and find a mediational video and go to my room and take a few minutes to myself to calm down and clear my mind. By doing this small act, it has made enormous impact on how I handle certain situations. Rather than getting mad over something small because I’ve had a long day, I am able to sit back and think before I respond. I have seen a significant change in my relationship with others because I used to become very irritable after a stressful day and I would take it out on others. By taking a few minutes to respond rather than trying to get a word in a soon as possible, there have been tremendous positive changes in my relationship with
As I planed to take this class, I thought this course would be like all other general education courses. I believed that it would be of little use to me. However, after attending the first class, my view has changed completely. I applied each and every theory to my life.
During the course of the quarter, I feel that I have progressed somewhat. I've gained a lot of knowledge on rhetorical strategies and how to present arguments effectively. In the writings I have written, I feel that each writing works towards meeting the course goals. Logos, ethos, and pathos were strategies and ideas we were introduced to (if not already in the past) and were built upon throughout the quarter. The knowledge gained over the course of the quarter weren't only those three types of appeals. Rhetorical strategies like proposals helped reinforce the course and using rhetorical analysis in different situations have become easier throughout the quarter. I believe that I have made sufficient progress towards becoming a better writer this way.
Going into this course, I felt that the reading and writing skills I learned in high school were very beneficial in preparing me for an English college course. In high school, I was enrolled in GATE and AP English courses. In these classes, I was assigned several readings and was taught to actively read by doing annotations. I was to summarize the writer 's main points, to write down my own opinions, or to connect it to any personal experiences. These annotations helped me understand the writer 's message better because I was able to break down the things the writer said and only focused on the important points. Then, I was also able to form my own opinion on that topic by deciding whether I agreed or disagreed with the author’s opinion. Moreover, I used evidence from the text to support my argument.
Amy was a recently graduated psychologist who had just opened up a new practice. John, her friend since grade school, calls her up in the middle of the night. It was immediately apparent that he was in distress and he tells her that he needs someone to talk to. He begins to confide in her about how his life has gone downhill lately, at first losing his employment and then his house. This increase in stress has also led to marital problems because he has been taking it out on his wife and it has turned into physical fights. His wife has now left him and he has become really depressed even having thoughts of hurting himself sometimes.
I find myself rushing at the last minute to complete my assignments and do my homework without being ready to do them physically and morally. I also find my self forgetting what I have to do , missing deadlines, putting some unrealistic goals, worrying about an exam if I don’t prepare for it. I often waste my energy on less important tasks; consequently, I fail to complete successfully the more important ones. I sleep very late then I don’t have enough hours to sleep ,so I cant wake up freshly ,therefore I come not following normally my courses, concentrating ,and focusing on my works. I am easily distracted by my gadgets and other external tendencies.
Recently when I get extremely overwhelmed or stressed I can relate what we learned in class to my experience and in a way it helps me get a better picture of what I’m dealing with and how I should approach the problem. It probably sounds silly and fake but this class has really helped me deal with difficult situations in a more effective way. Not only can I relate to the topic of stress personally but I can also relate to almost every topic we have gone over. I’ve learned a lot more from this class than I expected since the beginning of the semester and the material I’ve learned will definitely stay relevant to me even after I graduate. I am no longer a psychology minor, and I’m not sure what other psychology classes could have offered me but I am glad I choose this class and that at least one class I took as an undergraduate is actually going to be relevant to me outside of the
In this self-reflection essay I will be discussing all the concepts that I have learnt in the leadership lectures. This essay reflects the thoughtful visions drawn from the class discussions.
Over the course of my life in the real world and the academic classroom, language has played a significant role. Attending Spanish classes throughout high school into my first semester at Quinnipiac University has enabled me to expand and develop my communication and reasoning skills in the Spanish language. With this genuine self-reflection, I will discuss my capabilities and experiences regarding language learning, in this Spanish language course.
Self-discipline is that of an individual to choose the hard right over the easy wrong when nobody
I understand my styles and behaviors better now. Too bad I didn’t take this course earlier in life. Understanding myself will help me understand other people better I believe. That will be helpful concidering the profession I intend to have.
I like to keep my belongings organized. Although it does get messy, it won’t bother me unless it’s everywhere. I also used to be strictly all about achieving my goals and I tend to get anxious if I don’t get things done ahead of the deadline. But I’ve learned to give myself a break and some leisure time because being so hard on myself about my work and my grades isn’t good for my health. For example, I used to stay up so late just to complete an assignment that wasn’t due until 6 o’clock in the evening the next day. Although it isn’t a bad idea to get the essay done early, I compromised my sleep and ability to focus throughout class the next day due to my high standards of completing everything early. However, now, I am able to give myself a break and possibly hang out with a few friends without the stress affecting
Emotions Self-Reflection Journal Emotion facilitates human survival through evolution and serves as an adaptation in both intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects. For instance, emotions not only allow people to self-regulate their thoughts and behaviors in the face of challenges, but they also provide opportunities to share feelings and foster relationships with others (Shiota & Kalat, 2012). In my self-reflection journal, I would like to share my emotions, particularly anxiety, grief, and hope, relating to my past experiences. These experiences triggered strong emotional responses which tapped into my inner feelings. Basically, emotions comprise physical arousal, emotional expression and cognitive processes (Ciccarelli & White, 2012).
If we learn the benefits of not taking things personally, then reacting to criticism or thoughts decreases. I started looking at myself as a person the most focusing on dictating only to me, to put me on the right track for success and avoiding nonproductive activities from my daily life. The first step in breaking the habit of taking things personally is to observe the stories I tell myself. Gradually, these stories made me stronger and stronger and it reduced the time on thinking on other issues (Jaeger, 2004).
Much like Benjamin Franklin believed, I feel that a person should take advantage of the time the person has in life with activities a person wants to do or needs to do. A person should not spend much time on activities the person does not want to do. Life is way too short to concern oneself with work or other activities one wants nothing to do with all the time. When possible, I try to forget about my responsibility and just let go of the ‘things’ that do not matter to me. I think a person should try to occupy oneself with something productive, worthwhile, or necessary at all times. Even though a person’s life is left up to a person to live, I cannot imagine thinking that I owe my time to society through working a job that I simply despise. I am a compassionate person, but I do not owe anyone anything regarding my time.
Many aspects of ‘self’ in myself have appeared in a clearer light since observing the other side of the globe for some time now. After reading Chapter 11 of Communication Issues Facing a Global Identity and reflecting on some opinions, feelings and thoughts, I have come to a closer understand of this so called mix or morphing of local and global identities by connecting experiences and ideas presented in the article to formulate a further acknowledgement of the transformations that we are all experiencing around the world. A lot of my input comes from self reflection in respect to technology and communication and where such reflection might lead us in the future.