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I am Michael, 29, and I am in the final semester of my MSW. I am a down-to-earth person. I enjoy hiking, traveling, and adventures, and I love music.

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Inner Developmental Goals Course
IDG 7 Cups Community Hub / by admirableBlanket326
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April 25th
...See more Emotional intelligence has long been a cornerstone of my personal development, especially in enhancing my communication skills. Among the facets of emotional intelligence, I have found that reflective listening is crucial yet often overlooked. Reflective listening involves more than just hearing someone's words; it requires actively understanding and reflecting on the emotions and intentions behind those words. This skill has profoundly strengthened my relationships and enhanced my empathy, allowing for deeper connections. As part of emotional intelligence, reflective listening helps me navigate social complexities more effectively, leading to better outcomes in both personal and professional spheres. I invite you to reflect on this: How has enhanced your emotional intelligence, mainly through reflective listening, affected your relationships? What strategies have you found effective in boosting your skills in this area? Let us discuss how deep listening can transform our interactions and share methods that have helped us become more empathetically engaged with others. Resilience and Adaptability Living in a rapidly changing world, I see resilience and adaptability as essential for personal and professional success. These traits are integral to 'Personal Effectiveness,' emphasizing our ability to persevere through difficulties and adapt to changes, fostering continuous growth. For me, resilience means bouncing back from setbacks and using those experiences to build a stronger, more adaptable version of myself. Adaptability complements resilience by enabling me to effectively adjust my methods, expectations, and mindset to face new challenges. I want to ask you to reflect on a time when your resilience was tested. How did you adapt to that situation, and what did you learn about yourself? How has this shaped your approach to subsequent challenges? Please join this conversation and share your insights on developing resilience and adaptability. How have these qualities affected your growth or career? What practices would you recommend to others seeking to enhance these traits in themselves?
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Inner Developmental Goals
IDG 7 Cups Community Hub / by admirableBlanket326
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April 30th
...See more As we strive to develop our critical thinking skills, one key aspect is learning how to rigorously critique the validity of statements in articles. This requires not only understanding the content but also evaluating the evidence presented and the conclusions drawn by the authors. * Share an example of an article you critiqued recently. What specific techniques did you use to assess the validity of its statements? * How do you differentiate between well-supported arguments and those that are weakly justified in the articles you read?
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LGBTQ+ / MOGII Support / by admirableBlanket326
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May 22nd
...See more Hello, I am mike and I am new to 7 cups
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