Relationship Reflection

Relationships are important because they serve as a motivation and support system. They build our emotions and help us to relate to others and develop empathy to respect one another feelings. Without positive relationships you will lack motivation and knowledge from other people experiences that you are able to learn from.

I share many positive relationships we many people in my life. Some consist of relationships with my mother, my children, my aunts, and co-workers. My caring relationship that I have with my mother’s has helped me in building a loving a caring relationship with my children. The dependent relationship that my children have with me motivates me to do whatever I can and helps me to try and be the best parent that I can be. The relationship that I share with my aunts and uncles are positive because of the advice they give me from their experiences. Finally, the positive relationship that I share with my Director is helpful because of the corrective criticism that she gives helps me to understand my faults and just reminds me to evaluate myself.

                Developing and maintaining relationships also have their challenges. Being able to gain someone’s trust and often being taken for granted can serve as a challenge. Maintaining relationships are also tough because of trying to meet the needs of everyone and having the time available to put in the work of building a relationship. There are some special characteristics that make partnerships in relationships. They can include being both a positive and negative motivator, showing concerns for others, and working with them towards success.

Many daily experiences from relationships have an impact on my work as an effective early childhood professional. I am able to collaborate with other coworkers and we can provide motivation and guidance towards one another. Expectations are clearly understood. It encourages me to except new tasks enthusiastically. Lastly, it helps me to develop effective solutions when having a positive mind set.