Discussion:

This unit places a strong emphasis on looking within ourselves and really getting to know who we are. What value do you place on this knowledge and what do you see as the most effective means of searching ourselves? (150-200 words)

Assignment:

While some of your questions in the COMPLETE section are opinion based, many require research and facts to support your answers. In those questions, please utilize APA references and citations. Often opinion questions can be supported by research. APA references and citations should be used to support that as well.

(Answer each question in 200-350 words)

1.Two important concepts in stress management; the value of self-awareness and the importance of being responsible for your own life are themes of the poem “Mirrors” on page 163. Discuss why self-awareness and self-responsibility are important skills in Stress Management. Write a brief summary of the “Mirrors”.

2. Complete the “Personal Values – What is Important to you”, on pages 173-177, of your reading. Upon completion of your reading and scoring, write a summary of your findings.

3. Define Integrity.

4. List and briefly summarize Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

You have just been elected to the board of directors for a local nonprofit organization. You have been reviewing their financial records over the past few years and you believe you have found discrepancies. Decide what kind of business message you would write– and whom you would direct the message to. Actually write the message in your reply and then describe how you used the three step writing process to develop the message. (So there are two parts to this– writing the message and then describing the process).