Perception in Interpersonal Communication

How to Improve Your Interpersonal Communication Skills. In this chapter the author defines perception and discusses elements that influence the perception process. Once you have completed reading and exploring the learning tools of the chapter respond in detail to each of the following: Requirements: Discussion | 1 pages Double spaced Select one idea from the chapter that would be helpful to you in changing your perception of yourself. Explain why you selected this idea. Engage in a process of changing your perception of yourself: Identify an aspect of your perception of yourself that you desire to change (For example I would like to be more patient with others when communicating). After you establish the desire to change an aspect of your perception of yourself decide what specifically you would like to change. Further discuss why you feel a change may be needed. Are others telling you to change? If so what significance do these individuals have in your life? Are their concerns legitimate? Set reasonable personal goals: How will you change this perception of yourself? What is required of you to change your perception of yourself? Remember you do not have to be perfect. Take small measurable steps. Review and Revise your plan. Look at what is working and keep it. Let go of what does not work for you to change this aspect of your perception of yourself. Surround yourself with relational boosters. What people do you need to have around you that will help you in this process? Identify an aspect of your perception of yourself that you desire to change (For example I would like to be more patient with others when communicating).After you establish the desire to change an aspect of your perception of yourself decide what specifically you would like to change. Further discuss why you feel a change may be needed. Are others telling you to change? If so what significance do these individuals have in your life? Are their concerns legitimate?Set reasonable personal goals: How will you change this perception of yourself? What is required of you to change your perception of yourself? Remember you do not have to be perfect. Take small measurable steps.Review and Revise your plan. Look at what is working and keep it. Let go of what does not work for you to change this aspect of your perception of yourself.Surround yourself with relational boosters. What people do you need to have around you that will help you in this process? ‘