Journal Entry #7 




Write a sentence expressing a recent problem or event that upset you. Think of something troubling that happen ins school, at work, or in your personal life.  For example, I got a 62 on my math test. 



I forgot to clock in and out of work the other day, so I basically worked a day for free.



Write a list of three or more criticism your Inner Critic (IC)  might level against you as a result of this situation. Have your inner Guide (IG) dispute each one immediately. Review the four methods of disputing describe on page 52. You only need to use one of them for each criticism. For example, 

(IC): You failed that math test because you're terrible in math. 
(IG): It's true I failed the math test, but I'll study harder next time and do better. This was only the first test, and I now know what to expect next time. 


(IC): I do a horrible job cooking certain foods
(IG): This is true, I will try new things to learn more and recipes.

(IC): I gained more 6 more pounds, after working out and toning for 1 year. I happen to go straight to waste.
(IG): I keep up my morning work outs, keep the same routine, and adjust the eating habit.

(IC): I forgot to clock in and out of work one, therefor I worked for free.
(IG): I failed to clock in and out, however I will not be in so much of a hurry next time.



Write a list of three or more criticisms your Inner Defender (ID) might level against someone else or life as a result of this situation. Have your Inner Guide (IG) dispute each one immediately. Again use one of the four methods for disputing. For example:
ID: You failed that math test because you've got the worst math instructor on campus.
IG: I have trouble understanding my math instructor, so I'm going to make an appointment to talk with him in private. John really liked him last semester, so I bet I'll like him too, if I give him a chance. 


(IC): I gained and lost my tone because I work a graveyard schedule.
(IG):Before I started working graveyard I was in shape, but because I work  late my eating habits and sleep schedule is all over the place. I know if I make the time I can work work on loosing every inch weight I gained if I just put my full effort to it.

(IC): The new clock in system didn't reconsigned my finger.
(IG): If i really caught it in time I probably wouldn't have missed a punch in/out 

(IC): Cooking is not a hard thing
(IG): If i just took the time to learn it would be fun and easy, cooking comes natural to most ladies in my family.


Write what you have learned or relearned about changing your inner conversation. Your journal entry might begin, "In reading and writing about my inner conversations, I have discovered that..." Wherever possible, offer personal experiences or examples to explain what you learned.

Changing your inner conversation isn't a easy thing nor is it a hard thing to do either. Its all about training your brain and getting into a routine of it.  I have made myself accustom to the one I am in now, which most people have the same problem with doing so. I've discovered that I keep making up excuses for myself that is why I am not showing any progression in most things i do in life. Its time to change and create a new routine and take step forward in life. I do believe there will be some progression happening.

On Course; Journal Entry 1

1. Write the eight areas of the self-assessment and record your scores for each, as follows:

75        Accept Self- Responsibility 

75        Discover Self Motivation 

59        Master Self Management 

48        Employ Interdependence

70        Gain Self-Awareness

70        Adopt Lifelong Learning 

75        Developing Emotional Intelligence

65        Believe In Themselves

2. Write about the areas on the self-assessment in which you had your highest scores.

 The areas I scored the highest in my assessment are: Accept Self Responsibility, Discover Self Motivation, and Developing Emotional Intelligence. I believe this areas I scored high are pretty accurate. I do accept self-responisbilty, everything I do depends on me whether I'm successful in things or not. I take full responsibility for my acts . In my opinion, success is the key to everything. Theres no room in life to put the blame on others, it will not improve my life or the person I am. I like to see myself achieve my goals by doing so I have learned to gain self-motivation. I am determine to see myself grow and be successful at things I do. If I show I am lacking in an area I would put my best effort and show interest into it. Knowing the out come will be great is rewarding. I have learned that developing emotional intelligence is another strong area. I do not dwell on things, i learned to just accept it and move on. This can help you focus on things and get you far in life. It is the key to personal and professional success. 

3. Write about the areas on the self-assessment in which you had your lowest scores.

The areas I scored low in on my assessment test are: Employ Interdependence, Believe In Themselves, and Master Self Management. Personally, I am bad at employing interdependence, I would much rather figure something out on my own then ask other people for help. However, I am good and I enjoy helping others attain their goals, I just find it very difficult for myself to ask others for help. I struggle with self management and to believe in myself. The choices and behaviors I make for myself by not asking for assistance or making a schedule, or being well organized will only effect my potential in doing well. Doing this assessment test really made me think and learn about the areas I lack in and which ones are my strongest. Never really realized what needed to be done to be more successful, asking for help is always good. I will learn and grow even more.