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Communication
Communication is the sending and
receiving of a message.
Communication can occur between one or
many different people.
Communication can take place within just
one individual. This type of communication
is called intrapersonal communication.
Interpersonal communication involves two
or more people.
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Types of Communication
Intrapersonal communication
refers to the conversation that is continually going on in your own
mind.
Interpersonal communication
refers to the different types of verbal, non-verbal and physical actions
or expressions that people use when they communicate with each
other.
Mastering the two basic types of communication
is the key to successful socialization.
The ability to communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings serves as
the basis for all successful human interaction.
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Today we will focus on
Intrapersonal
Communication,
the skills required to have
effective intrapersonal
communication,
and ways that we can
enhance those skills.
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communications that occur
within a person's own mind.
4 Factors that influence
intrapersonal communication:
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Perspective
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positive internal dialogue,
occurring within the mind.
Meditation, prayer, visualization
and affirmations are amongst
the intrapersonal techniques.
the process of talking to oneself,
we all have constant internal
dialogues going on within
ourselves either consciously or
subconsciously.
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Self-esteem
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a confidence and satisfaction in
oneself
Self-confidence
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the capacity to view things in their
true relations or relative importance
assuredness in one’s own powers
and abilities
Self-assertion
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expressing or defending your rights,
claims, or opinions in a confident or
forceful way
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Our perspective is a view or belief which we truly believe is
true and valuable in our life
• Perspective is the way we look at things
• Knowledge, understanding, and values in our minds shape our
perspectives, philosophies, or standards
When You Change the Way You Look at Things,
the Things You Look at Change.
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The way we think influences our perspectives in life
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Positive thoughts will produce positive perspectives
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Positive perspectives will produce positive actions
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Positive perspectives will also produce positive communication
and interpersonal relationships
What You See Depends Not Only on What You Look at,
but Also on Where You Look From
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What Shapes
our Perspective?
As a class, brainstorm some
factors that shape our
perspectives…
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Friends
Education
Teachers/Mentors
Physical Environment
What Shapes
our Perspective?
Religion/Church
Media
Life Experiences
Family
Modern Culture
Social Observation
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EVERY ACTION WE TAKE IS ACTUALLY
A REFLECTION OF OUR PERSPECTIVE
•The way we use our time, money, and
energy
•With whom we normally socialize or
get along with
•What kind of food we eat
•What kind of books we read
•What kind of activities we give
priorities
•How we communicate with people
•How we react and take actions when
we are facing difficulties and problems
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HOW WE LOOK AT OURSELVES:
In a positive or negative manner…
In the form of strengths or the form of weaknesses…..
With appreciating our capabilities or undermining
ourselves….
With the feeling that we can be successful or feeble; with
or without energy….
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Solid and good self-esteem will give us strength to shape
our lives the best we can
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Poor and bad self-esteem will lead to a lot of weaknesses
and doubt in life
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WHO AM I?
The answer to this question will influence one’s
self-esteem and influence the actions we take in our life
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Am I a good human being?
Am I a responsible:
person/son/student/friend?
Am I a loving:
person/son/student/friend?
Am I a productive member of
society?
Am I accountable and loyal?
Do I look for the positive in all
situations?
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Recognize and embrace your positive qualities
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Trust that you are competent
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Interact with those who have positive minds, and who always
encourage positive actions
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Take positive actions which bring goodness to yourself and society
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Find something exceptional in each day
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a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment.
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High self-confidence will
help us take actions based on
the perspectives and values
we hold
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High self-confidence gives us
the strength we need to
achieve the goals we set in
our life
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You must know that you:
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can be successful, have talent and capabilities, can contribute something
meaningful to society
 Do not compare yourself to others
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You must not be afraid to give opinions
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You must try to get small things done until successful
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Because small success can lead to bigger success
You must try to do high risk work – which is challenging
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even though you may make mistakes or you don’t feel as though you have much to say
So as to train yourself to fight feelings of being scared or lacking confidence
You must have clear objectives, clear values, clear ways of doing
things
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Do not worry about complaints, negative comments and opinions of other people – go
ahead with your work – do it the best possible way you can
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Seek support from positive, successful people
 not those who are only talkers, with no accomplishments; negative people who
don’t like to see other people become successful.
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Be careful in choosing friends
 do not be affected by the negative comments and attitudes of sour people
 Prolonged exposure to negative elements will influence your mind and soul, and
you will fall into the cycle of negativity
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Get yourself used to doing healthy work
 to build strong mind, soul, and character
 so that this way you will not be easily influenced by negativity or bad behavior –
you give yourselve more confidence and become more useful.
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You must try to fight feelings of shame or fear
Do not offer other people to volunteer
 You must offer your own self to volunteer to take part
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You must try to think of and find creative ways to solve problems
 do not surrender to circumstances
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The ability to take a stand and take appropriate actions in
defending perspectives and positive values which you strongly
believe
Determination, patience, and courage
are the only things needed to
improve any situation
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Ways to build self-assertiveness
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Understand clearly the good and bad aspects of anything
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Be firm when others try to take advantage of you or persuade you
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Behold strictly to values, ethics, and rules which you strongly believe
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Developing effective intrapersonal communication takes discipline
and a willingness to slow down your day enough to hear your own
thoughts.
With time, an effective intrapersonal communication strategy can help
you better shape your daily tasks and remain calm and effective in
hectic situations.
• Nobody will be able to change you to get better results,
except you yourself.
• For things to change, we have to change first.
• Good news: once we start changing ourselves, things will
start to change for us.
• Our life is our responsibility, so we are responsible totally
for our life.
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Next week we will discuss the
importance of Interpersonal
Communication and its related skills.
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