HIGHS:
- Getting to know my classmates.
- Learning to respect what is done for me at home.
- Learning to cook.
- Learning how to efficiently clean.
- Learning how to hold a budget.
- Learning how to be tolerant with people.
- Learning how to be responsible within a group.
- Learning how to be efficient with time and use it well.
- Independence.
- Making new friends.
CHALLENGES:
- Solving problems.
- Dealing with incompetence from others.
- Keeping the Wardli tidy.
- Dealing with laziness.
- Getting up early.
- Collaborating as a team.
- Time management.
- Communication.
- Washing.
- Establishing a friendly environment.
What are your expectations of others in your Wardli?
- Cooperate
- Cleanliness
- Responsibility
- Independence
- Initiative
What do you expect of yourself?
- Tolerance
- Cleanliness
- Independence
- Initiative
- Responsibility
SESSION ONE:
What do you see as your strength in the wardli and what would you like to improve on?
I see myself as someone who gets things done, whether it be cleaning the kitchen, cooking dinner or instructing others. I see myself as an all rounded person, somewhat as a leader. And someone who keeps that Warldi and the people inside it under control and in order. Although i see myself as a leader i fear i can be bossy and / or intolerant of others, even though i expect tolerance from others. I feel i could be a more hands-on leader than a verbal instructor leader. I see that as something i need to work on in the future.
Identify three issues that have occurred in your Wardli without identifying any individuals. Discuss how you solved each issue as a household and what your personal contribution was towards the solution.
1. A certain individual in the Wardli had an issue with not contributing, he would not help with anything other than his own mess. It was a big bother to everyone else in the Wardli but unfortunatly this person was not aware of the issue. So we planned to bring it up in the next 'Wardli meeting', which we did. And afterwards this person was aware and almost stright away worked towards doing his part in the Warli, and now he is one of the main people who contributes in our Wardli.
2. A certain individual in the Wardli had an issue with not cleaning his or helping with any other mess. He was aware of this because several of us, especially me made it very clear that we were not happy. This person would be given a job and just not do it, this resulted in all of us, you could say nagging him. This then somehow made the person very frustrated and aggrevated. Although we did not bring this up in a Wardli meeting, we have made it clear of our expectations and now he is cleaning up after himeself more and conrtibuting to the group.
3. A certain individual in the Wardli with being very loud and very hyperactive during the day and more annoyingly the night aswell. This person has been told that being so loud is not always approved and the with constant help of me and others, letting him know what is loud and or just not suitable for the situation. And this being brought up in a Wardli meeting... he is still sometimes loud but not as frequently and he is a lot beter to be around and he now does not really frustrate us any more.
How have your experiences thus far impacted on your thoughts about your own household and the role you play at home?
I have learned not to take the treatment i get at home for granted. I have learned that all the cleaning and cooking and money that comes in to my house comes from hardwork from my parents. And im sure that when i get home i will begin to help more and contribute around the house when needed, to give a helping hand because now i know how hard being the leader of a house can be... especially during legal troubles. These experiences almost make me feel bad for how much a take for granted that can easily be taken away.
SESSION TWO:
Skills of a functional housemate:
- He is very good at doing things he is asked to do, even though he might be doing a job at the time he will add it to his 'checklist' and do it when he is ready... without forgetting.
- He is efficient in his jobs and is very thorough in anything he does whether its cleaning, cooking or helping around.
- He is a good leader and takes responsibility for his and others actions in the Wardli. This includes setting jobs for others and cheering them on if they are a little slow or annoyed ETC.
- He can be serious when needed, like in times of cleaning or needing to hurry (poor time managment). & he can be funny and cheerful when there is no need to stress or there is agrevation in the Wardli between others.
- He is not lazy nor selfish. When it comes to pitching in for the team in terms of food and or washing space etc, He is very generous with his actions. Then when it comes to mornings or doing something that needs to be done, he will do it.
This person is all of the above, he can do all of what i stated earlier. Although sometimes he chooses not to. I don't why but i do know that when he is the most functional person he can always be the best person to ask for a helping hand or just a friendly pat on the back. Although he can do these things i do not think he is aware of it. But that is what makes him successful is that he does not cheer about how he is the greatest... hes just a good bloke about it.
Describe your own approach to maintaining a successful Wardli for the remainder of the program.
I think that if i can help with normal everyday work, without lettiong others not. I think that doing my part and helping others in need will ensure harmony. Although i also think taking a leadership role in the house is important to maintain it. It is important to maintain a level of tolerance and persistance that others can learn from and use it to help not only themselves but also others.
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