Practicing Interpersonal Communication

Exercises

1. Events to be grateful for. Set aside at least 15 minutes and write down the ten happiest events in your life (or as many as you can think of). This can include both specific events, such as winning a much-desired prize, and also particular people who have been a blessing in your life. Notice your mood at the end of writing down all these events and/or persons, and write that down, too.
2. Using the form on the next page to get started, compose several Three-Part Appreciation messages intended for family members, friends and/or co-workers. Continue with the practice by writing two Three-Part Appreciations in a notebook or journal every day. Little by little, begin saying them to people. (To get someone's attention, use the conversational openers explored in the Challenge 2 chapter).

Exercise 6-2: Expressing Appreciation In Three Parts

1. When I saw/heard...	2. ...I felt...	3. because I...(need, want, interpret, associate, etc).

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