1. Intrapersonal Communication Communication with yourself Communication with yourself

2. What is intrapersonal Communication? Self-talk (internal dialogue) Self-talk (internal dialogue) All of our thoughts, feelings, reactions All of our thoughts, feelings, reactions Examples Examples –Silently reviewing for a test –Thinking about how we responded an argument

3. Self- Concept a collection of perceptions about every aspect of your being including: a collection of perceptions about every aspect of your being including: –Mental abilities –Physical abilities – vocational potential –Communication abilities

4. How is the Self-concept Formed? Your own observations And experiences What others tell you about yourself

5. We tend to remember negative messages and minimize positive ones Additionally, the way that we THINK other people see us affects the way we see ourselves

8. DEVELOP AN ACCURATE SELF- CONCEPT DEVELOP AN ACCURATE SELF- CONCEPT

9. Self-concept affects our intrapersonal communication How we make decisions and solve problems (Our confidence in our ability affects our confidence in our decisions) Our behavior (we live up to our own expectations) How we process feedback (we focus on messages that support our self-concept, and reject those that do not)

10. We define ourselves by our behaviors values, beliefs, and attitudes.

11. People judge us by what they can see Is your behavior communicating what is on the inside?

12. We have to peel back the layers to get to the core of our behavior

13. Behavior reflects values, beliefs attitudes and feelings Feelings- the core of our attitudes and behaviors. Only we can really know this.

14. Behavior reflects values, beliefs attitudes and feelings Attitudes (values and beliefs)- What other people try to know about us.

15. Behavior reflects values, beliefs attitudes and feelings Behavior-our actions and appearances, the only thing that is visible.

16. Behavior reflects values, beliefs attitudes and feelings Behavior-our actions and appearances, the only thing that is visible. Attitudes (values and beliefs)- What other people try to know about us. Feelings- the core of our attitudes and behaviors. Only we can really know this.

17. Definitions Behavior- actions or appearances that are public for other people to see. Outward expression of attitudes and feeling. Behavior- actions or appearances that are public for other people to see. Outward expression of attitudes and feeling. Values- relatively permanent ideas of what is good or bad, worthwhile or not worthwhile Values- relatively permanent ideas of what is good or bad, worthwhile or not worthwhile Beliefs- What you think is true Beliefs- What you think is true Attitude- Predisposition to respond in a certain way based upon your values and beliefs Attitude- Predisposition to respond in a certain way based upon your values and beliefs Feelings-your emotional responses to events, people, or places. Feelings-your emotional responses to events, people, or places.

18. Our self-talk influences our self- concept Chose the words that you use to describe yourself carefully. Are you using positive language or negative language?