Because I (once agian) fell asleep reading pathophysiology earlier this evening, I am up late studying for my video practical in clinical anatomy. Today in my clinical communications class, we talked about assertiveness vs. agression. In today's agressive and violent society, it is often too easy to forget what true assertiveness means.
Assertiveness means being able to state one's feelings about a situation or event in a respectful way. This way, neither of the parties involved in the situation feel hurt or belittled. Assertiveness is definitely a difficult task for me, and our assignment for this week is to be assertive in at least one situation, no matter how small. Is anyone thinking "School for Scoundrels?"
On a completely different track, I am recalling the original reason I began this blog - to highlight the simple things in life, and their importance in keeping our sanity in today's bustling world. I realize that my life right now is nothing short of complex... here's a list of simple things I enjoy vs. complex stuff that's not so hot.
Simple:
1. Riding my new cruiser bike to school every day.
2. Knitting
3. Studying in small amounts every day (no cramming).
4. Reading the weekly NAU paper
5. Coffee at Late for the Train with Bryan, Rachel, and Steve
Complex:
1. Cramming for school exams
2. Group presentations (although my group's presentation this morning turned out stellar)
3. Deciding whom to stay with when visiting Prescott/Prescott Valley
4. Balancing school, work, and family
5. Laundry (if it weren't for the Flagstaff cold, clothes should definitely be optional)
Holding Pattern
14 years ago
2 comments:
I very much enjoy your insights. Thanks for sharing these poignant moments of your life with the rest of us.
Awww... reading this today made me miss the simple things so much. Hopefully we'll be back there soon and we can have Late for the Train simple-paloozas.
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