When we deal with intrapersonal conflicts we usually use techniques
like fractionation, framing, reframing, and common ground. We also use these
techniques for decision making. Sometimes when we are trying to decide what to
do we might use these techniques in order to make a decision. For example, I am
a baseball player at SJSU as well as a full time student, and taking classes at
a community college. I often have to juggle baseball and school and it gets
very difficult when I have papers or exams on the same day or on the same day I
have a game. In this situation I can use fractionation in order to prioritize what
I need to do for school and baseball. When using framing, I can decide what
class needs more attention or if I have to focus on baseball more for that day.
I can use reframing by having someone look at my schedule and obligations and
help me out with what I should do. I can use common ground by splitting all of
my attention for both my school work and baseball.
I really enjoyed your post about this topic and can definitely relate to you. I am on your team at SJSU and also have some of the same struggles that you have in your life. Balancing class, and baseball can be really difficult and time management is key to being able to successful in both aspects of our day. Priorities are important and knowing exactly what you need to do and when you need to do is what is the hardest. Fractionation is very important for us so that we accomplish the things that are the most important. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI can respect where your coming from. I am a full time student and work full time and it is hard to find the time to get all the schoolwork done, and just find time in the day to have “me” time. I think prioritizing is key, especially when you have a lot going on. Sometimes when I feel stressed I turn to someone close to me like my mom, to vent too about my issues and she almost acts as my mediator for the conflict within myself. She helps me reframe my duties into priority. I am sure that you have to have good time management to juggle all these activies. Good example!
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