Exercise #1: First Steps:
Last week I visited the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences to acquire information about the PhD Program at UIC. After meeting with the Program Coordinator, my next step was to contact the Director of the English Department for advice on selecting classes for next semester. This week I contacted Associate Professor and Director of the English Department, David Schaafsma. I gave him a call and left a message on his voicemail. I followed up with an e-mail requesting that we meet to discuss my class schedule for next semester. I am waiting to hear back from Mr. Schaafsma.
Going on a job interview was my next step to complete. Last week the manager of the company I applied to said the interview would be rescheduled. I am still waiting to hear back from the manager.
Exercise #2: Reflecting on Fear
I already feel much resistance about meeting with Mr. Schaafsma to discuss my class schedule. I am afraid that he may be too busy to give me any personal time. I am thinking that he may refer me to someone else. If that happens, I won’t be disappointed. I will simply go with it and get as much assistance as I can. As far as getting a job is concerned, I am very afraid that the manager will not contact me to reschedule the interview. Companies are experiencing hard times right now and maybe the manager has changed her mind about hiring someone.
My fears are manifesting in a physical way. Suddenly for no reason I can think of, my left hand feels as though a sofa has fallen on it. My entire body feels tired and useless. I feel that the fear I am experiencing is definitely survival fear. I am afraid that I won’t succeed in accomplishing my goals due to a series of financial set backs. There are some underlying messages in my physical manifestation of fear. One of the messages being the thought that nothing will ever really change and my financial situation will worsen.
In hard times all I know to do is try to concentrate on my class work. Going to class and doing the work seems to minimize my anxiety.
I look forward to seeing my classmates on Monday.
Last week I visited the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences to acquire information about the PhD Program at UIC. After meeting with the Program Coordinator, my next step was to contact the Director of the English Department for advice on selecting classes for next semester. This week I contacted Associate Professor and Director of the English Department, David Schaafsma. I gave him a call and left a message on his voicemail. I followed up with an e-mail requesting that we meet to discuss my class schedule for next semester. I am waiting to hear back from Mr. Schaafsma.
Going on a job interview was my next step to complete. Last week the manager of the company I applied to said the interview would be rescheduled. I am still waiting to hear back from the manager.
Exercise #2: Reflecting on Fear
I already feel much resistance about meeting with Mr. Schaafsma to discuss my class schedule. I am afraid that he may be too busy to give me any personal time. I am thinking that he may refer me to someone else. If that happens, I won’t be disappointed. I will simply go with it and get as much assistance as I can. As far as getting a job is concerned, I am very afraid that the manager will not contact me to reschedule the interview. Companies are experiencing hard times right now and maybe the manager has changed her mind about hiring someone.
My fears are manifesting in a physical way. Suddenly for no reason I can think of, my left hand feels as though a sofa has fallen on it. My entire body feels tired and useless. I feel that the fear I am experiencing is definitely survival fear. I am afraid that I won’t succeed in accomplishing my goals due to a series of financial set backs. There are some underlying messages in my physical manifestation of fear. One of the messages being the thought that nothing will ever really change and my financial situation will worsen.
In hard times all I know to do is try to concentrate on my class work. Going to class and doing the work seems to minimize my anxiety.
I look forward to seeing my classmates on Monday.
Michelle, I have not known you for a long time; however I know that you are determined to succeed @whatever you put your heart to. I am confident that you will come out on top of both obstacles.
ReplyDeleteTry to think positive! Mr.Schaafsma will have time to give you his undivided attention! If you work hard you will be successful! You are determined, don't let fear hold you back!
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