Monday, January 30, 2012

1/30/12


                Self-Awareness is something that I have been looking at for the past few weeks. It started when my roommate and I were talking about the situation with our other roommate and the issues we were dealing with because of her boyfriend. This discussion led to her discussing how lately she had been avoiding me. She told me that I had said some remarks that she thought were personal jabs at her as a person. I had no idea that the way I had been talking was affecting her in this way. I had no intention of saying anything rude towards her at all. It made me think that I should put more thought in what and how I say things so that I am aware of how I am affecting others. The JOHARI window will be a very effective way of becoming aware of what I am currently unaware of. I should also take to heart that I cannot argue with what they say to me. If I do argue or become angry by what is said that will cause a break in our communication. In our house we all communicate so well and I think it has a great deal to do with how open and understanding we are with each other.

      When talking about strengths I am not sure what ones I have actually acquired and actually possess. I know what ones I would like to have however, and what ones I would like to work on. I know that I work well alone and with a group and that I can be independent when needed. I know my morals and what I believe is wrong and right. These beliefs differ from others which is okay and acceptable in the world we live in today. I never thought of the importance of knowing who I am and what I believe until I stepped out on my own.

    I am not in that small group of people that know where they belong. I have already switched majors many times I would not be surprised if switched it once or twice more. I have so many interests and I am good at multiple things so it has taken me a lot of time to find which direction I want to go in.

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