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What do successful students do
Develop mutually supportive relationships
Strengthen relationships with active listening
Respect cultural differences
What do struggling students do?
Remain dependant, codependent, or independent
Listen poorly
Fear, attack, or judge those who are different
How do you communicate responsibly?
Communicate with respect
How impactful is food in how we feel and function?
Very impactful as what we eat impacts our concentration, health and energy level
What is Interdependence
Interdependence: giving and receiving help from others to achieve more and have more fun
What do active listeners do?
Think about what the speaker is saying rather than what they will say next
Clear their mind and listen for the entire message
Accept full responsibility for the receiving the message the speaker sends
Use empathy to understand the speaker as if you are them
What should a student not do?
Placate or blame others
Criticize classmates and teachers for academic struggles
Agree to demands that compromise personal goals
Adopt a defensive stance instead of taking responsibility
Who is the professor in the case study we went over?
Professor Rogers
What does independent mean?
Independent: working hard on your own to achieve some of your goals
What is an important concept to respecting cultural differences?
Differences in people do not cause problems, judgement against those who are different is what causes problem
How can you be assertive?
Ask questions, communicate in a style that strengthens relationships, creates better results, and builds strong self-esteem in others and yourself.
To express your needs or requirements in a straightforward manner, use "I" messages. Seek out constructive criticism to help you learn. Recognizing your role in situations helps you develop a growth mindset and lessen your tendency to place the blame anywhere else
What is something students should do when practicing independence?
Set goals and achieve them
What does codependent mean?
Codependent: when you put helping others with their goals above achieving your own
How do you communicate purposefully
Maintain clarity even during emotional situations.
What are some nutritious foods?
Fruit, meats and vegetables
What does a support system contain?
Friends and family
What does dependent mean
Dependent: not able to achieve your goals on your own and you rely on other people to get what you need
How do you communicate honestly?
Openly express unusual feelings and ideas
What are busy students more prone to when it comes to diet
They are more prone to buying fast or unhealthy foods
What is an active listener?
Someone who uses empathy to understand the speaker along with asking the speaker questions