• I will develop proper communication skills by leading the conversation in group environments by the end of the …show more content…
According to the Transtheoretical Behavior Model, I am in the preparation phase. Daily I make small steps to improve my social behavior. I try to notice when I fail at properly explain things, I work on ways to improve my anxiety and I am prospecting my social network. I know I am in the preparation phase because I am taking small actions but I have not fully engaged my efforts to make drastic changes.
One process that is going to help my social behavior development is within the cognitive process; consciousness raising. When I am able to identify the issues that are causing my anxiety, improper communication, lack of knowledge of individuals cultures I will use them to my advantage. After, identifying problematic areas I will research ways to improve. Furthermore, when an individual understands their mistakes they become more conscious of the issues and will neglect the problem (which is a benefit). The second process comes from the behavioral process; stimulus control. By removing actions that trigger my anxiety it will allow reconstructing the way I deliver my social skill. Blocking out the problems allows for the ability to develop ideal social behaviors. By taking these two actions I will gain the asset that I have lacked for some