Sawyer Ohman

CMM110-A

9/7/23

Journal #4

I want to become a better version of my personal self, I will connect with the audience by using good public speaking practices. I will speak clearly and loudly, taking my time to pronounce words. I think that my peers will find my goals of self improvement to be very relatable and therefore they will be more inclined to listen and ask me questions. I will attempt not to relate everything to an experience that other classmates may not be able to fully understand or relate to. I want to not only inform my listeners but I want to entertain them and get them involved rather than lecture them. However I want to take my speech seriously so that my classmates can learn from my experiences. 

I selected this topic because I’m becoming my own man and I want to make it clear to my parents that I am ready for the responsibilities of the real world. I had a really difficult summer between work and my long distance relationship. I found it very difficult to enjoy my personal time this summer. I started seeing a therapist and working on my personal strengths and weaknesses, specifically from a relationship point of view. I am easily affected by the people around me and for me to enjoy myself, I often feel obligated to make them happy. This however is not healthy for myself, if i give all my focus to the people around me and none to myself then how can I become a better person. 

I selected to better my personal self for several reasons, I want to make myself happy. I don’t just want to experience temporary happiness, however, I am looking for lasting happiness, something that will satisfy me and remain with me. I hope to improve my relationships with my friends and my girlfriend but also my family. My parents and brother have been with me for my entire life but I can still improve our relationship. Finally I want to learn to process my emotions, make rational decisions, and think clearly in times of stress or anxiety.