Brenda Morales

Professor Haslam

COMM-1010

Myself as a Communicator

When I think about communication, I think about the growth I’ve had with my

communication skills. There’s been many times that I have failed to use it and also many times

where I’ve successfully used it. In this paper, I will reflect on how I articulate my needs/views,

what I can improve, and how I am as a listener. I will also reflect my communication strengths

and weaknesses. In the end of this paper I hope to give you an idea on what it is like to have a

conversation with me.

As someone who use to struggle as a communicator, I feel like I have improved my skills

to where I can articulate my views and opinions. I grew up being very shy to the point where I

wouldn’t articulate my views and concerns. I was afraid to express myself. But as I got older,

joining theater, choir and getting a job that depends on communication has helped me come out

of my comfort zone in which it has prepared me to articulate those two things. My results from

the self-assessment about self-awareness also prove that I am self-aware. I feel like I can finally

express my opinions and views about anything with others because I now have the confidence.

I feel like I’ve always been a good listener. I’ve always been that friend who was willing

to listen to concerns or problems. I also got really good at multitasking at my job due to being a

good listener. For being a good listener my boss and coworkers can depend on me when
completing a task. The results from the assessment also proved that I listen well. This is

something I am proud to articulate into my communication skills.

Although I consider myself as a good communicator, I tend to fail to communicate with

others when I am not in a good mood. I am a very happy person but some days I just have those

off days where I tend to put communication to the side and I become very quiet. This is

something that I’ve been doing at my job more often during stressful moments. My self-

assessment results also proved that I have a hard time hiding feelings in certain situations. This is

something I need to work on because it affects my communication skills. I feel like the way I

feel a certain day shouldn’t affect others.

A communicator comes with having weaknesses and strengths. A weakness that I have is

not communicating my needs. I am afraid to ask for help when I actually need it. I know I may

sound a bit stubborn, but this is something I need to work on. I grew up to become independent

at the age of sixteen, which I believe is the reason why I don’t ask for help when I am in need. I

also need to work on replying to people when they communicate with me through social media. I

like to communicate with people in person rather than over the internet but that shouldn’t always

be an excuse to why I don’t reply. I also do have strengths such as self-awareness and

adaptability. I am good at being aware of others behaviors when dealing with certain situations. I

can tell if the person is interested in talking to me or if they are bothered. I can also adapt to

conversations really well when I have something in common with the person. I can keep a

conversation going when I meet someone.

 If you were to have a conversation with me, you’d definitely enjoy it. The first thing you

will notice is my smile and eye contact. I will instantly maintain eye contact and a smile on my

face. I tend to stutter my words but that’s okay because my laughter will distract you. I also like

to compliment and ask questions to keep the conversation going . My conversation will consist

of smiles, stories, compliments and laughter. I hope you understand that even though I look tired

all the time due to not wearing make up most of the time that I am willing to start a conversation

with you.