Reflection 2

Interpersonal effectiveness is a broad topic that entails many aspects of how we view and interact with the world. Reflect on how mindful you are in your relationships.
Plan to have a thoughtful conversation with a friend, family member, or colleague. Before you have the conversation, note the following things that you will be required to do during your conversation:
•    Focus on what the person is saying.
•    Don’t think about what you are going to say next.
•    Truly listen to the person.
•    Let the person finish his or her sentences.
•    Don’t interrupt while the person is talking.
•    Make note of the person’s nonverbal communication.
•    Be mindful of how you are saying things (verbal and nonverbal communication).
•    Take note of how the person is reacting.
After having the thoughtful conversation with another individual, please write a  two-page reflection paper focused on the following questions:
•    Briefly, with whom did you have the conversation and where?
•    How easy did you find it to be mindful? Why?
•    What did you notice during the moments when you were able to be mindful? How were you feeling?
•    How did mindlessness—both yours and the other person’s—show up in the conversation? What effect did it have?
•    Identify two or three things that you learned  which were evident in your conversation. Explain how they were evident in your interaction.
•    What would help you be more mindful in your life? Identify two actions (i.e., new behaviors you can practice). How will these actions improve your relationships with others?