Intrapersonal Communication

Communication with yourself

What is intrapersonal Communication?

Self-talk (internal dialogue) All of our thoughts, feelings,

reactions Examples

– Silently reviewing for a test– Thinking about how we responded an

argument

Self- Concept a collection of perceptions about

every aspect of your being including:– Mental abilities– Physical abilities– vocational potential– Communication abilities

How is the Self-concept Formed?

Your own observationsAnd experiences

What others tell you about yourself

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

DEVELOP AN ACCURATE SELF-CONCEPT

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)

We define ourselves by our behaviors values, beliefs, and

attitudes.

People judge us by what they can see

Is your behavior communicating what is on the inside?

We have to peel back the layers

to get to the core of our behavior

Behavior reflects values, beliefs attitudes and feelings

Feelings- the core of our attitudes and behaviors. Only we can really know this.

Behavior reflects values, beliefs attitudes and feelings

Attitudes (values and beliefs)- What other people try to know about us.

Behavior reflects values, beliefs attitudes and feelings

Behavior-our actions and appearances , the only thing that is visible.

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.

Definitions 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

Beliefs- What you think is true Attitude- Predisposition to respond in a

certain way based upon your values and beliefs

Feelings-your emotional responses to events, people, or places.

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?