January 16, 2012
Communication 101 – Self-Talk Homework
Basically, the assignment is: Document for four days the usage of Self-Talk. At least one example a day.
17th January – Yesterday, I had fun with this. Tuesdays and Thursdays are especially hard days. I always freak out about how I never have enough time to do EVERYTHING. But, I handle my free-time very well. I had a specific incident where I had to choose between eating and working. I knew that if I didn’t eat, my metabolism would crumble for the day. So, I told myself that I could to my work tonight after class. I did. Lo and behold, I got my work done and got a good 6 hours. haha.
18th January – Today, I ran out of underwear. I need to do laundry. And, it’s 9:30 and I need to be in bed, asleep, by 12. Oy! My self talk right now is about how to get my homework done and do my Staff Meeting I am in right now. I’ve decided to space my homework out tomorrow by telling myself that I have enough time to get everything done. I will be in a much better mindset tomorrow. This is mostly how my self-talk works. I talk myself through my schedule and everything I have to do in a day, and I make time for it by telling myself I can do it and that I have the resources. It always works.
19th January – Somehow today has been hectic. I didn’t even do that much, but it snowed, and getting to all my classes was an issue. It took all the self-talk I had in me to just GET to class. “It’s fine. Ice is walkable. Just give yourself more time to get there. And, meditate on the ground.” It was a good exercise. I got to be extremely focused while walking a mile in the ice-y conditions. And, best of all, I was able to be successful at it!
20th January – Today has been a nightmare, as most of my days are. But, today especially. I had an issue with Advertisements where I missed a deadline and had to deal with my Vice President about dealing with it. I was able to stay my emotional fears about by just keeping a rational mind. I told her facts only and that I was sorry, it wouldn’t happen again. I got a long text rant, which I deserved. Then, I made the commitment to fix the problem as best I could. I talked to my people and supervisors and somehow got it approved for tomorrow. One day late is a lot better than Monday. Only a self-talk of focus and determination got me what I needed to do DONE.
Useful tool! 
