Haley Pollard
Understanding Literature
Dr. Ellis
1st iExamen
The
iExamen is a technique that allows one to observe and reflect upon one’s self,
image, behavior and other characteristics that make one unique in order to get
a better understanding of how one interacts and communicates with others. Overall,
an iExamen can help to clearly and effectively enhance one’s communication
skills with others by encouraging self-reflection upon one’s behavioral and
interactive skills. During the time of my iExamen, I came across quite a few
challenges but also gained a greater understanding of myself. By making casual
observations about my appearance and mannerisms, I learned to see myself in a
new and different
I had my doubts about whether or
not I would be able to observe anything significant that could change the way I
interact with others. I found that initially it wasn’t what I would say to
people that would make the difference; it was the perception that I built
around myself that would. From there I shifted my focus to my appearance and
the way I thought people perceived me. I realized that I constantly smile all
the time, not only because I consider myself a very jovial person, but because
I know that even the little things, like a smile in the hallway, can make a
person’s day at least that much better. I also noticed that I keep a mental
checklist when I’m conversing with someone: keeping eye-contact, not fidgeting,
and listening to what people have to say rather than making the conversation
about myself. I find in most cases that people love to talk about themselves.
Therefore, I found that by showing interest in the person I was talking to I
was able to make them feel that much more comfortable around me.
Technology is something that, in
today’s society, is a necessity in order to stay connected and socialize with
the rest of the world. I felt as though it would be cheating to say that I
turned off all the technology in my room while I was at lacrosse practice; it’s
safe to say that it would defeat the purpose of the assignment. Instead I chose
to spend my hour technology-less outside at a bench doing my homework. It was
probably the longest hour of my life, considering for a majority of it I was
reading about Pythagoreans and Nietzsche philosophy. But I guess looking back
it was probably just a nice way to relax and forget about what was around me.
I’m not saying it was something I’d want to do again and again, just being
realistic. I found that after my hour was up I went back to my room to check my
phone for any notifications like always. I do, however, think that it was a
nice way for me to get all my homework done. Maybe next time it won’t be an
assignment taking away my technology that will keep me from procrastinating.
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