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Interpersonal Self
Interpersonal Self
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The idea of self is unique to each person. What makes me who I am is not what makes defines another person.
The following traits are unique to my idea of self:
Female
African American
Plant lover
Nurse practitioner
Cat lover
Vegetarian
Christian
Environmentalist
Millennial
College student
The above groups tend to influence my ought self in numerous ways. My ought self is not much different from my ideal self. However, in some cases, I tend to deviate from my ideal self on specific aspects. Traits such as my gender and race have not influenced my ideal self in any way because these are traits about myself that I cannot change. Worth noting, for the larger part, I tend to conform to the rules and expectations of the specific groups that I belong. For instance, because I am a female, I dress according to the societal expectations of a girl’s dress code. I dress in skirts and dresses and look neat and polished at all times, as is expected of any girl. Additionally, I have always wanted to lead a healthy lifestyle, so I choose the vegetarian route. Being a vegetarian has not influenced my idea of self as this is something I always wanted for myself, which is why I remain dedicated to this journey for a long time. The same applies to the plant lover, cat lover, and environmentalist categories. These are things that I am passionate which is why they describe my true and ought self. The instance that I tend to deviate from my ideal self has to do with religion. Being brought up in a Christian home, I have always practiced Christianity, however, that is slowly beginning to change. Although I remain a believer, I no longer consistently practice religion. I do not attend church as often as I used to and am less involved in religious activities like tithing and attending service.
Being a member of the above-named groups has affected my idea of self-preservation in one way or another. For example, because I practice Christianity, there are certain boundaries that I cannot cross. For instance, actions like lying and stealing are prohibited in the Bible, so I try as much as possible to avoid indulging in such activities. While I come across friends engaging in such activities, I try not to judge them as it makes me a hypocrite knowing that I am not perfect.
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
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Interpersonal Communication
Effective communication skills are an essential aspect of the life of any individual. It is through communication that an individual can pass critical messages. Interpersonal communication represents the process of conversing between parties (Turistiati, & Poernomo, 2020). Interpersonal skills are vital since it allows an individual to communicate effectively with other people. Interpersonal communication refers to how individuals communicate, evaluate, and coordinate messages to establish shared meaning, achieve social goals, maintain personal identity, and carry out their relationships (2.2 Perceiving Others – Communication in the Real World. 2016). Interpersonal communication aims to perform a specific purpose, depending on how it is conveyed: to inform, entertain, convince, or impact or persuade. The most important of all the above four goals of interpersonal communication is passing down information. This is because information is critical for every aspect of our society.
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2.2 Perceiving Others – Communication in the Real World. (2016, September 29). Pressbooks. Retrieved from
https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/2-2-perceiving-others/Turistiati, A. T., & Poernomo, B. (2020). The Role of Interpersonal Communication in Students’ Self-control to Avoid Substance Abuse. Ijtimā’iyya: Journal of Muslim Society Research, 5(2), 84-94. Retrieved from
http://ejournal.iainpurwokerto.ac.id/index.php/ijtimaiyya/article/view/4156
Interpersonal Communication in Nursing
Interpersonal Communication in Nursing
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Interpersonal Communication in Nursing
Good relationships do not just occur overnight. They take significant effort, compromise, and commitment. The connections we establish with others are crucial to physical, emotional, and social health (Holt-Lunstad, 2017). Specifically, interpersonal relationships are essential in nursing, for example, improving longevity and decreasing the risk of suicide and depression. Relationships refer to a social affiliation or connection between two individuals or more. Relationships such as those involving co-workers, patients, and other individuals are significant in nursing in bettering patient care.
There are various ways that I am ensuring success in the current relationship topic concerning nursing. As a future nurse, I am developing healthy interpersonal relationships with colleagues. The relationships are significant. I have become aware of maintaining relationships, which has helped me develop a support system that offers me strength as I cope with life’s numerous challenges. In addition, I have established and maintained healthy boundaries in my relationships.
I have multiple ways in which I can improve my relationships. First, I want to ensure good communication with my colleagues and various patients in healthcare; this is essential in all relationships. Also, I can ensure active listening in my relationships to make them better (Jones et al., 2019). It involves being part of the conversation my partner is talking about. I can also provide emotional validation and support through listening to my patients. Therefore, this can contribute to better relationships with co-workers and patients.
Moreover, in order to gain more success in relationships as a nurse, I will employ various practices from the readings. I will avoid judgements or voicing opinions in my relationships with colleagues and patients. Thus, I will always inquire than make judgments. Also, I will avoid interrupting the other individual while in a conversation (Wiemann & Knapp, 2017). I will also ask open-ended questions to my patients for better relationships. In addition, I will be open; this involves an urge for mutual give-and-take in sharing information, especially with patients, to form and keep strong bonds.
Lastly, there are various ways in which I might be able to assist others. Relationships can have psychological and physical health benefits for other individuals. Hence, in nursing, I can ensure strong relationships with others to combat their loneliness to help them with psychological benefits. Also, I can validate other people’s feelings and be honest to ensure successful relationships, especially with patients. Therefore, I will ensure openness, active listening, and healthy boundaries to maintain strong relationships in my nursing career.
References
Holt-Lunstad, J. (2017). The potential public health relevance of social isolation and loneliness: Prevalence, epidemiology, and risk factors. Public Policy & Aging Report, 27(4), 127-130.
Jones, S. M., Bodie, G. D., & Hughes, S. D. (2019). The impact of mindfulness on empathy, active listening, and perceived provisions of emotional support. Communication Research, 46(6), 838-865.
Wiemann, J. M., & Knapp, M. L. (2017). Turn-taking in conversations. Communication theory, 226-245.