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Although I would certainly want to address all the principles of communication to improve interpersonal relationships, one principle of communication that I can work on immediately is practicing. “Interpersonal communication is a lifelong study that requires ongoing practice for everyone,” (p. ). No one is perfect, and each person has unique styles of communication that either corresponds with their personality traits or their upbringing. Also, learning about communication helps us respond or adapt better to different types of situational variables.
Every day, there is something I can do to improve communication. One is to become more self-aware, and more aware of my emotional states. Most communications problems arise when emotions get in the way or rational thought and cause misunderstandings. When I learn to listen to my own emotions, I can become a better listener in social situations. Learning how to become more self-aware and emotionally intelligent involves mindfulness, such as practicing daily meditation. The second thing I can start learning now is more abstract and theoretical. For example, I can read books about improving communication, articles about cross-cultural communication, or books about new communication strategies.
These two specific techniques: self-awareness and theoretical learning, comprise a daily program of self-improvement. The...…and interactions with others also impact, change, or reinforce my self-image, self-concept, and self esteem. If I do not receive a reaction from others that I would like, such as a smile or other sign of approval, my self-esteem can plummet. Likewise, if a person makes a verbal or nonverbal judgment of me, I might internalize what they say as if it were true—which either changes my self-concept for the better or worse depending on the signals I receive and how I interpret them. All of these examples show that personal psychology and interpersonal communications are related in a never-ending feedback loop.…
References
“Chapter One: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication.”“Chapter Two: Interpersonal Communication Begins With the Self.”
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Abstract for Gause, Simpson & Biggs (2009): "Within the United States, schools offer many opportunities for developing obesity-prevention strategies" (Paxson, Donahue, Orleans, & Grisso, 2006, pg. 9). Many programs are offered in the schools, but most are single faceted programs targeting obesity through reformed nutritional programs or increasing physical activity within the schools. Minimal program offerings and research are available that have a multi-faceted approach to addressing the self-esteem of children
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