Understanding Self and Others: A Reflective Journal on Essential Skills

This reflective journal explores the importance of four essential skills: resilience, focus and attention, public speaking, and teamwork. Through self-analysis and feedback from peers, the author examines their current competence in each skill and identifies areas for improvement. The journal highlights the significance of these skills for personal and professional growth, providing insights into how they can be developed and applied in future endeavors.

Understanding self and others
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Reflective Journal.......................................................................................................................4
Reference..................................................................................................................................12
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Introduction
Self-analysis is the study and examination of one’s personal traits. A regular self-evaluation
of the potentials of oneself helps to realize the strength and weakness and to work on the
weaknesses accordingly. It is the understanding and examination of one’s conscious and
subconscious mind, and can be considered as self supervision. Self-supervision is the
supervision of self to identify positive and negative aspects. It helps to check the potential,
interests, passion and values incurred, to identify the faults prevailing in them, and to act
accordingly. In this project, four skills have been analysed in this project, which include
resilience, team work, public speaking, focus and attention. All these attributes necessary in
the functioning of self and they can be said to be essential attributes, which lead to better
performance of individuals. They are the need of the hour. They have been discussed in the
following project in a significant manner. The acquirement of these skills is important as it
helps in developing thought process and the process to perform the functions in a significant
manner. They can be said to develop the potential of an individual simultaneously. They act
as the shield in the personal traits of an individual.
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Reflective Journal
Skill 1
What is the core skill?
Core skill is the basic skill which one possesses (Bens, 2017). The core skill that I has been
discussed in this section, is resilience. Resilience means the ability of a person to stay calm
even in adverse situations. It is the prospect as to how we look at things in adverse situations.
It is the adaptation of self during tough times.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on?
Core skill is important because the skill enunciates the confidence in oneself to deliver
(Bouaassria, 2016). I selected the skill of resilience, as it is vital skill in the professional
scenario. Resilience is necessary in the prospect as it provides the zeal to tackle situations in a
proactive manner. It helps an individual to adjust to different circumstances in a prolific
manner. The academic experience that I encountered was fruitful because of the resilience
our team delivered simultaneously, and having superior resilience will also help me in
developing my career. The skill is effective in adverse situations. The skill helps to develop a
more positive, creative and flexible approach to change.
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence?
The skill that I have discussed in this aspect is directed towards prime focus towards real me.
The academic research that I encountered in the session is directed towards the resilience in
the research. The research was of a law scenario, which requires rigorous effort on the part of
the self or the team if encountered. The resilience plays a pivotal role in the same sphere as it
highlights towards attention at its peak at encountering the same. I used the Connor-Davidson
Resilience Scale, according to which analysis was done on five interrelated aspects, which
include spiritual influences, control, trust/tolerance, acceptance of change and personal
competence. I understood that my resilience is average, and I need to further improve this
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skill to improve my performance.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a
match between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
There is a contradiction in the scenario, which highlights that the skill possessed by me and
my peers approach. The peers approach was that they were curious about the research
findings and the deliberation simultaneously. According to my peers, I have good resilience
and can work calmly even under extreme pressure. They also thought that I could efficiently
manage the workload as well as other commitments; however, I think that I cannot handle
high-pressure situations as effectively. The tutor along with the peers approach towards the
project was positive in nature and the feedback I received was good.
How will this skill help me in the future?
The skill that I possess would help to mitigate solutions in an efficient manner. It would help
to encounter the solutions in a proficient manner. The skill helps me to look at situations from
a different perspective. It helps me to analyze the situations in proficient manner. The
priorities help me to encounter the situations in a positive aspect. The priorities were the
solutions towards the project in an effective manner. The project was initiated towards the
case analyses and had to be encountered taking into account the pros and cons of the case.
Moreover, the evidences in the case had to be mingled out. The case was subjected to a
multiple sphere and had to be encountered in a detailed basis. This is possible through sheer
dedication.
Skill 2
What is the core skill?
The skill that I have identified here is focus and attention (Krueger and Casey, 2014). The
core skill in this sphere is a pivotal approach in the subjugation of policies simultaneously.
The skill is focus and attention, which is necessary in all aspects. It is necessary to outclass
fear, nervous, negative vibes simultaneously. The skill is important to improve performance
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and dedication simultaneously. The skill is important to encounter the fear that is engulfed
within. The skill is directed towards proficient activity clubbed with perseverance. The skill
helps in improving the prospects of oneself in a particular field.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on?
The core skill is important as it helps to develop oneself. The skill is helpful to deliver in an
effective manner simultaneously. The skill is efficient to channelize oneself to a certain
manner. The skill is effective so as to be focused in a diversified manner. The skill is
productive and yields positive results. This is helpful in subjecting to every matter in an
effective manner. The skill is important to analyze the details of a particular aspect in an
effective manner. The skill is helpful in simplifying tasks in a positive manner. The skill is
helpful to analyze prospects in an effective manner.
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence?
The skill that has been discussed in this aspect is regarding the focus and attention .The
aspect is a positive aspect and has to be ascertained simultaneously. The feedback from the
peers has been good and the positive aspect regarding the aspect is that the tutors in this
aspect had been quite good and effective. The effectiveness of the skill is a requirement in the
organization. It helps in the effective functioning in the organization simultaneously. The
focus on concentration is prime, as it helps in generating quality results.
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Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a
match between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
In this aspect contradiction seemed to be minimum. In this issue, the aspects were related to
focus and attention, which is a vital aspect of the skills required in the organization. The
aspects play a pivotal role in providing a framework in the escalation of performance. It is
helpful in the functioning of the organization simultaneously. The analysis of the self in this
scenario is useful as it enthusiasts one too act in an effective manner.
How will this skill help me in the future?
The skill is a effective skill and if nurtured in an efficient manner would add to the
progression of self simultaneously. The skill in the future would be immensely helpful as
would help in efficient functioning. The skill is essential as I can figure out because in the
academics while I was going through the project then the skill was quite helpful in the
progression of the project. It is an effective skill in eliminating the flaws and nurturing on it
accordingly.
Skill 3
What is the core skill?
The skill in this task is public speaking. It is the need of the hour. The skill is required for
effective communication in the public podium. It is the skill that helps to enhance confidence
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and speak effectively. The skill is important to communicate in an effective manner. The skill
is important to communicate information at the receiving end in an effective manner. The
skill helps in the development of the self in a effective manner. It is an effective approach to
eliminate the shortfalls and work on it in a progressive manner.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on?
Core skill is important in the progressive development of self in an effective manner
(Cottrell, 2013). The skill is important because in organization it plays a significant role in
the effective functioning of the organization simultaneously. It is an effective skill in
enhancing the performance of the same. It is an effective manner in which the performance of
the organization simultaneously. It is an effective means to communicate in the public
podium and simultaneously act on nurturing the same. It helps in effective team management
in the organization simultaneously. The management being the prime concern in the
organization public speaking plays a pivotal role in the effective function of the organization.
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence?
This skill is important as the skill was delivered during my academic sessions where public
speaking was the part of the exam (Fink, 2013). Marks were allotted for effective and
efficient public speaking. The public speaking was related to the topics that had to be
discussed in the session simultaneously. Being in the exam atmosphere it was a tough ask to
answer in the public podium. Initially it was hard but with ongoing semesters, it gained
momentum simultaneously. The appreciation from my respected tutorials brought
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confidence. Even my approach tends to gain confidence simultaneously. It was a significant
effort and the accolades provided by the tutorials just doubled my performance efforts
significantly.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a
match between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
Although the task is hard and requires continuous practice to master it, contradictions
existed (Brophy, 2013). The effort on the part of the peers were encouraging but I have to
work hard for the same. The analysis and the academic scenarios ascertained tend to provide
the momentum a loop with immediate effect. The task seemed to be tedious but can be
tackled with confidence and sheer dedication. The effort was subjected to tedious effort on
the part of me and the peers.
How will this skill help me in the future?
This skill is effective not only in the present context but tends to escalate with the future
scenario. The skill would help to master the element named public phobia. It tends to
promote smart and effective communication. It tends to eliminate the lacuna prevailing and
nurture it. It is an effective method to deliver simultaneously. It is an encouraging effort to
deliver in an effective manner simultaneously.
Skill 4
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What is the core skill?
The skill here is team building. Team building is a necessary activity in an organization.
Team building is the core element in the functioning of the organization (Bens, 2017). Team
building is the synchronization in the functioning of the organization in an effective manner.
Team building is a vital concept and the procurement of the same is quite necessary
(Beyerlein, 2013). Team building is necessary because it helps to perform the activities in the
organization in an effective manner (Elnaga and Imran, 2013). This is one of the most
important skill, which acts as development in the organization simultaneously.
Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on?
The skill is important because without that, the functioning in the organization would be
impossible (Wheelan, 2014). Team building takes into account effective communication
simultaneously. Team building is the effective manner through which the functioning of the
organization can be enhanced. Team building is also an important aspect in the organization
and helps in the functioning of the same simultaneously (Lilian, 2014). I had selected this
skill as I had an experience during my academics where there was teamwork in the projects
that I did. It was a good experience as to how to perform in a team.
Reflect on your current competent regarding this skill. How did you assess your
competence?
The response in the aspect can be taken back in my academic session where my tutorials
said that the team effort on the part of my team got better along with the semesters .the
response on this part by my tutorials did boost my confidence and to perform in the similar
manner without any flaw in the performance. It could enhance my possibilities and
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performance simultaneously.
Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a
match between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?
There were contradictions between me and the peers. The contradiction was regarding the
performance in the project. There were multiple projects, which were submitted. The
teamwork relating to the projects were different so automatically it provides a different
scenario regarding the team effort. The effort on the part my team was efficient as was said
by our tutors. It could enhance the confidence simultaneously.
How will this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)
The skill is effective and is required in the functioning in the organization. It helps to perform
in a synchronized manner( Jaques, 2017). The team effort we incurred during the academics
would be quite beneficial in the functioning of the organization simultaneously. The
organization is to function. The skill of team building is an efficient method in the
functioning of the team effectively. Any team activity if clubbed with synchronization
provides the enthusiasm to perform in a significant manner.
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