Friedemann Schulz von Thun

Self-esteem is a critical part of one’s self-awareness as it heavily influences how we perceive and value ourselves (Beebe, Beebe & Ivy., p.32., 2007). Self-esteem also influences how we relate and interact with others as it can affect our perception. However, it is important to note that self-esteem is not static as it can change over the course of time or even over the course of a day due to both external and internal influences such as a television ads making you feel bad about your appearance, your boss criticizing your work, or for a positive example, someone complimenting your clothes. Communication influences self-esteem in a variety of ways that can either be positive or negative, which can range from self-expectations, self-talk and the relationships with those around you. All of these have a significant impact on one’s self-esteem. Beebe, Beebe and Ivy illustrate how self-talk, or intrapersonal communication affects self-esteem by saying that positive and negative self-talk is related to “the building and maintaining of one’s self-concept.” (p. 44., 2007.) Positive and supportive relationships with those around you can create higher self-esteem and help foster honest relationships that allow for feedback about yourself (Beebe, et al., p. 46., 2007.) Self-awareness is critical to self-esteem because they are intertwined and evolve over time. As we grow, we become more aware of our innate values and beliefs as we strive for self-actualization but we don’t live in a…

I will be self-reflecting my physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual development using the medicine wheel as described by Mussell (2005). Mussell defines the medicine wheel as, “a symbol used to represent the dynamic system of mind, body, emotions and spirit, and the needs related to each of these aspects that must be met for the development of human potential.” (Mussell, 2005, p.115). Self-reflection of the four aspects of the medicine wheel (Mussell, 2005) will help me to gain a better…

Within the realm of communication there are five contexts of communication which we utilize regularly to effectively relay the messages we intend for others to receive. These five contexts are referred to in Business Communication for Success (2012) as intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, public and mass communication. As each context is examined we will explore examples of each one as they present themselves in everyday life in addition to the appeal of intrapersonal communication and the not…