Introduction to Interpersonal Effectiveness Module (pg 115)

Things that will be covered in this module include:

Attending to Relationships, Balancing Priorities vs Demands, Balancing the Wants vs Shoulds, and Building Mastery and Self-Respect.

Take some time to jot down 3 important relationships that you are (or are not) attending to, 3 priorities, 3 of your wants/shoulds, and log anytime in the next week that you feel helpless or overly dependent.

Here are some examples to help you along.

Relationships: Significant other, children, and parents.

Priority: Graduate from school. Related demands: Go to class, study, and write papers.

Wants/Should: I want to go out and party, but I should stay home and study.

Helplessness: I have so much to do for school that I don’t even know where to begin.