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The Interpersonal Communication Skill that I chose to develop during the next six weeks is getting better at using assertive skills. The reason why I have selected this particular skill is because throughout my life, I have always been a non-assertive person. I never expressed my feelings or convey my needs in order to avoid unpleasantness or conflict. I would always ramble, beat around the bush, over apologize, and not saying what I really feels. This usually leads to frustration, disappointment, low self-esteem as a result of my need not being met. Throughout the next six weeks I told you that I plan to participate a little more with class and group discussions. I know that this will not be enough, but I understand that this will help me build my confidence in expressing my feelings. I also said that I was going to expressed my feelings effectively by using “I” Statements towards my friends and family on a frequent basis until I can start feeling comfortable in telling other how I feel. During this past six weeks I have been practicing at enhancing my assertive skills. I used the “I” Statement on my family and friends almost every time when I feel that I have the need to express my feelings. For example, a few