Week 7


Everything I read this week fortified what I already knew, and also reminded me of where I need to do better.  In President Hinckley’s talk “Stand True and Faithful” he reminds us to be true and honest to ourselves, in our personal virtue, in school and life.  He encouraged us to get as much schooling as possible, avoid drugs, and several other things.  The one that stood out to me was to never go around saying unkind things  about others.  I hate gossip.  But how often do I talk to someone about what someone else is doing that bothers me?  I am just getting it off my chest, right?  That isn’t gossip, right?  The more I think about it the more I realize this is where I can improve.  I can find better ways to work it through.  I know if I were to hire someone I would not want someone who speaks negatively about their boss or those they work with.  I would prefer someone who can work things out all while being a positive influence in the office.

Of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey, S. R.) the one that stood out the most for me was under Habit 3, Public Victory.  I hate when I allow others actions to control who I am.  I hate that I react.  Reading what I can do to build up my “emotional bank” makes me realize that I don’t have to be the way I am.  I loved the six simple suggestions of taking time to understand others, paying attention to little things, keeping promises, clarifying expectations, having personal integrity, and apologizing when I make a withdrawal.  Having a clearly spelled out solution to how I can improve in an area that I struggle with the most will benefit me as continue to work to improve myself.

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