Assignment
Practice: Reflecting on Past Challenging Conversations
Completion requirements
Gaining self-awareness by reflecting on a past challenging conversation and identifying what made it difficult. In this exercise you will also share your expectations for how this course can assist you in navigating similar challenges in the future.
Instructions
- Identify a Past Conversation: Think about a conversation you've had in the past that you found challenging. This could be a conversation with a family member, colleague, or anyone else where you felt the stakes were high, or the topic was emotionally charged.
- Write a Reflection: In a document, write a reflection that addresses the following points:
- Describe the conversation and what specifically made it challenging for you.
- Was it the emotional involvement, the stakes, or the depth of the topic that made it difficult?
- How did you handle the conversation? Were you satisfied with the outcome?
- Future Expectations: Conclude your reflection by considering how this course could help you navigate similar challenging conversations in the future. What skills or insights are you hoping to gain?
Share or Save: You can choose to keep this reflection private as a personal exercise, or you may share it in a confidential manner with a peer or mentor for constructive feedback.
Tips:
- Be as honest as you can; this is for your personal growth.
- You don't need to write an essay; bullet points or short paragraphs are fine.
- The aim is not to judge your past actions but to gain insights for future interactions.