Overcoming Obstacles

I had an English language obstacle, which I overcame, managed and I organized my time for work, home, and school. As a Students overcoming obstacle as, the book describes “overcoming obstacle and challenges, in solving problems, and in adapting to organizational change” (Whetten & Cameron p82). When I came to U.S, I could not speak decent English. Also, I had a young child and I was a single mother. I could not take my child to a hospital without having a language translator. I actually dissatisfied in myself for the way I needed support from the interpreter each time. I finished high school in my country of Somalia, and during that time I had learned limited English, but it was not sufficient enough for me to talk with others. After six months …show more content…
Also, Emotional intelligence the book describes as, “The ability to manage oneself and to manage relationships with others” (Whetten & Cameron pg61). Sometimes when I have an argument with my friends or family I never show my emotions and I always try to calm myself down. Then, I apologize for our argument and then I try to show what the problem was and how we can solve it without any arguments. I try not to become angry and if I do become angry, I try not to come to decisions. To come to a decision when you are angry you may make a wrong decision, so I consider first my options before I try anything. For example, I am a mom and being a mom is a challenging job. As a mom, I must understand and interpret my child’s moods and emotions. I must understand their problems and how they handle their feeling to determine what happened and what caused their problems. Sometimes I yell and become angry, and I know to yell is not always the answer. I have a superior understanding with my child’s and I have excellent social skills that help me to avoid conflict and build trust and have teamwork with my children. I have a close relationship both of my child’s and that is important to me because it gives me understand about them and communicating with them clearer. Moreover, I teach my children emotional …show more content…
Additionally, Managing Time the book describes, “Time management is the most often identified problem faced by managers and business school students”. (Whetten & Cameron pg159).
Management my time I write to-do lists so that way I can manage my time to go to school and to do my homework. Managing my appointments helps me to stay on track so I do not waste my time. I set up a goal for my future because having goals is a wonderful idea to know what I need 20 years from

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