Why relationships are important to me.
Relationships are important to me because they show how much I am wanted, needed, and valued to the people in my life.
The most important thing that I have gained from the relationships in my life is LOVE.
I believe that there is no genuine relationship without giving love and receiving love.
Whether is it giving time, attention, money or just a smile, true genuine relationships is all about showing that you truly care.
I appreciate the people in my life that I have built relationships with because they have touched a part of me and contributed to the woman I am today.
I would like to give a big shout out to my 14 year old daughter Jada and my Fiance of 8 years Ben, for standing by me and supporting me while I attend college. They are my biggest supporters, my life and my joy and they have been by my side through all the bad times and good times. I love them so much and could not imagine my life without either of them.
These special relationship that I have formed with my family and friends has allowed me to experience trust, loyalty, honesty, understanding, love, and appreciate likes and differences with amazing positive people.
A recent article that I read Building Positive Relationships by (Campbell 2014) states that,
"One of the most profound experiences we can have in our lives is the connection we have with other human beings. Positive and supportive relationships will help us to feel healthier, happier, and more satisfied with our lives".
Accept and celebrate differences.
Listen effectively.
Give people your time.
Develop your communication skills.
Learn to give and take feedback.
Develop empathy.
I believe that my positive personal relationships with my family and friends impact my work as an effective early childhood professional because I take away learning how to ensure that the relationship I have are positive ones. I accept the fact that all my children and families are all different. I actively listen to hear what my children and families have to say. I give my families my time and “be present” when I am with them. I work on developing my professional communication skills. I have learned to give and take constructive feedback, be more understanding and empathetic and treat people as I would like to be treated myself.
With these strategies I hope to continue to develop more positive and healthy relationships with not only my family and friends but the young children and families in and around my community.
Reference:
http://www.education.com/reference/article/building-positive-relationships-students/
Wow!! Love is definitely the thing that I try to use in this life!! I really like that you pointed out that relationships are important because they help us feel wanted, needed, and valued to people. Having a good support system is so important to ensure success for everyone. It's great that you have a good support system!
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma I appreciate your comment. I really think that a good support system has built my confidence and self esteem. I do not think I could have made it this far without friends and family being by my side.
DeleteI think that a good partnership and relationship is built with love but also with acceptance and communication. I think that anyone can be successful in life with a background of support. A good support system allows you to be strong for your daughter as well. If you are loved, you can love others just as much!
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I agree acceptance, communication, understanding, listening, trusting, honesty, and respect will all help us to create successful relationships as well as partnerships. I think that listening has been the most successful skill for me because I find that many people do not want advice they just want someone to listen.
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ReplyDeleteI love the creativity of your post! To be loved is to be appropriated and forming positive relationships in life where love is received and given is special. Having family and friends encouraging you and motiving us through this journey of receiving our degree makes it all worthwhile. When we have positive relationships it allows us to focus on what is important. I also agree that all children are different and the relationship in which is formed between the parents and educators is important in the development of children. I’ve enjoyed reading your post and look forward to reading and learning more during this class. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much I really appreciate your comment :) I think all close relationships are built on understanding, trust, and appreciation. I thank God for the people that are in my life because they really keep me grounded. They not only support me but they always tell me what I need to hear and not what I want to hear. I can honestly say that I am the person I am today because of the strong people that have been in my life and by my side through the good times and the bad times.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts about relationships.
Like you, I believe that loving people shows them how much we care. A wise saying goes'People do not care how much we know, until they know how much we care'. Truly when the parents, children and families we work with begin to know how much we 'care' only then would we get a chance to tell them 'how much we know'. They become more receptive of all the professional help that we can give, and together we form consistent partnerships and best practices that impact on children for holistic development.
I also appreciate the support you got from your daughter Jade and your fiance through college. Am glad you took that bold step.Thanks to them, you are a happier and more fulfilled mother and educator. Keep the flag flying sis!
Imma(Jeshua)
Thank you Jeshua for you comment, your kind words are inspiring to me :) I love that you say when our children and families begin to know how much we care only then will they become receptive of all the professional support we can offer them. I strive everyday to show my young children and families that I care for them and once they feel that I am on their side they open up and began to speak and I listen creating a beginning for trust, understanding and respect. I appreciate your wisdom and knowledge and look forward to sharing this class with you and our colleagues. :)
DeleteHello Nicole, I see that relationships are very important to as they are to me. I am glad that you have such a strong support system, I have one as well. The positive relationships that we have can help us to form great relationships with our families so that we can give their child a wonderful learning experience. I loved your post!
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