比起妥協,我更喜歡的字眼是協商。兩者意思看似相近,但內心感受卻很不一樣。在英文裡「妥協」和「協商」都可以用 “compromise” 來代替,但若是用中文細細體會「妥協」和「協商」這兩個不同角度所帶來的面向,compromise變成了一個很微妙的字。
「妥協」背後所隱藏的含義有委屈、勉強。「妥協」是放棄爭取自己所想要的,用「顧全大局」以維持一種表象的和平所做出的選擇(choice)和犧牲(sacrifice)。「協商」則是需要真正的敞開心胸的溝通,同理的站在各方角度,尋找一個大家都能完全接受的方法來達成共識。
很多人可能會說,怎麼可能有「每個人都能接受」的方法?以前我也以為不會有,現在我覺得是可能的。我不會說這是容易的,因為在真正可以「協商」之前,每個個體必須要先在自己身上下功夫。也因此,要達到這個目標絕對不能只有一個人去做。
大多數時候我們都在妥協,因為要站在別人的角度看事情是陌生的、是不舒服的。很多時候,我們以為自己是在溝通(communicate),但更多時候,我們只是用自己的角度在看待別人行為,希望對方去理解你說這些話的心情進而改變他們的行為。我們面對自己不能接受的情形或不喜歡聽到的話大都是先防禦或攻擊。有些人以為他們是在溝通或單純表達想法,但事實上,在另外一個人耳裡聽起來就是指責或怨懟,最後只好用反應取代反映 —— 這沒有誰對誰錯,雙方也絕對都沒有惡意(可能,89.9%的機率吧)(不負責數據。)
說到「反應(react)」和「反映(reflect)」,這兩個單詞的意思也完全不一樣。前者是面對突發狀況(無論正面負面)時生理所採取的反射應對情緒;後者則是在消化情緒過後,在採取任何動作前,先問自己「為何會有這種感覺?」,在消化、轉化過後,發自內心所採取的回覆。
要做到「反映」是一條很漫長的路,也是非常花時間的事情,這世界上絕大多數的人會選擇忽略、逃避、或是壓抑來處理負面情緒,因為我們的社會及教育用各種枷鎖阻止我們去經歷這些感覺。我們常常用「我太忙沒空 ______(請自動填進各種負面情緒),I have to move on.」來跳過這些感受。
我們大都可以做到消化,但那個消化是真的不見變成大便排出體外了,還是變成壞脂肪留在體內(對不起我想不到比這個更貼切的形容),那就是另一回事了。
我們的社會教我們在心的周圍除起一道道厚厚的城牆,告訴我們要「保護」好自己的心,最好再加幾個渾身塗滿保護色的守衛,不要讓自己受傷。但我們的社會不知道,當城牆築得太厚、守衛越來越森嚴,想要進去的人不得其門而入,連自己要進去打掃都變得困難。
要打破這些城牆需要花的時間因人而異(畢竟羅馬不是一天造成的。)但首先要做的,便是真實的面對自己的情緒和感受,學會將它們分門別類。每次當心裡感覺不舒服時,要問自己「為什麼?」「我現在的感覺是什麼?」如果從未練習過這件事,一開始是很疲憊和煩躁的,也很容易失去耐心。一開始我們會將責任歸到別人身上,「因為他_____,所以我______。」這也是不打緊的事情,just take it easy, and don't take anything personally.
這只是第一步而已,但光是這第一步就可能會花上好幾個月的時間(畢竟這完全得看你的牆有多厚。)這條路沒有捷徑,也沒有任何人可以載你。先學會辨別自己的情緒並且正視它們,當這些情感浮出水面(surface)時,我們才有能力去選擇要如何處理,而不是用壓抑、防衛、逃避、或暴走的方式來反應。如此一來,當我們面對衝突時(不管是面對人還是事),才能夠做到真正有效的溝通和協商。
當然,想要真正有效的溝通和協商,單靠一個人做是不夠的,但我們能控制的只有自己而已,and sincerely hope the other person will meet you half way.
這過程肯定不是舒服的,but we need to give ourselves all the time in the Universe. 花再久時間都沒有關係。要知道「慢」不是缺陷,而是要「快」的必經之路。要先會站才會走,才能跑,然後要練習跑,才能跑得快。
慢慢來,慢練,慢是一件很美的事。
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比起妥協,我更喜歡的字眼是協商。兩者意思看似相近,但內心感受卻很不一樣。在英文裡「妥協」和「協商」都可以用 “compromise” 來代替,但若是用中文細細體會「妥協」和「協商」這兩個不同角度所帶來的面向,compromise變成了一個很微妙的字。
「妥協」背後所隱藏的含義有委屈、勉強。「妥協」是放棄爭取自己所想要的,用「顧全大局」以維持一種表象的和平所做出的選擇(choice)和犧牲(sacrifice)。「協商」則是需要真正的敞開心胸的溝通,同理的站在各方角度,尋找一個大家都能完全接受的方法來達成共識。
很多人可能會說,怎麼可能有「每個人都能接受」的方法?以前我也以為不會有,現在我覺得是可能的。我不會說這是容易的,因為在真正可以「協商」之前,每個個體必須要先在自己身上下功夫。也因此,要達到這個目標絕對不能只有一個人去做。
大多數時候我們都在妥協,因為要站在別人的角度看事情是陌生的、是不舒服的。很多時候,我們以為自己是在溝通(communicate),但更多時候,我們只是用自己的角度在看待別人行為,希望對方去理解你說這些話的心情進而改變他們的行為。我們面對自己不能接受的情形或不喜歡聽到的話大都是先防禦或攻擊。有些人以為他們是在溝通或單純表達想法,但事實上,在另外一個人耳裡聽起來就是指責或怨懟,最後只好用反應取代反映 —— 這沒有誰對誰錯,雙方也絕對都沒有惡意(可能,89.9%的機率吧)(不負責數據。)
說到「反應(react)」和「反映(reflect)」,這兩個單詞的意思也完全不一樣。前者是面對突發狀況(無論正面負面)時生理所採取的反射應對情緒;後者則是在消化情緒過後,在採取任何動作前,先問自己「為何會有這種感覺?」,在消化、轉化過後,發自內心所採取的回覆。
要做到「反映」是一條很漫長的路,也是非常花時間的事情,這世界上絕大多數的人會選擇忽略、逃避、或是壓抑來處理負面情緒,因為我們的社會及教育用各種枷鎖阻止我們去經歷這些感覺。我們常常用「我太忙沒空 ______(請自動填進各種負面情緒),I have to move on.」來跳過這些感受。
我們大都可以做到消化,但那個消化是真的不見變成大便排出體外了,還是變成壞脂肪留在體內(對不起我想不到比這個更貼切的形容),那就是另一回事了。
我們的社會教我們在心的周圍除起一道道厚厚的城牆,告訴我們要「保護」好自己的心,最好再加幾個渾身塗滿保護色的守衛,不要讓自己受傷。但我們的社會不知道,當城牆築得太厚、守衛越來越森嚴,想要進去的人不得其門而入,連自己要進去打掃都變得困難。
要打破這些城牆需要花的時間因人而異(畢竟羅馬不是一天造成的。)但首先要做的,便是真實的面對自己的情緒和感受,學會將它們分門別類。每次當心裡感覺不舒服時,要問自己「為什麼?」「我現在的感覺是什麼?」如果從未練習過這件事,一開始是很疲憊和煩躁的,也很容易失去耐心。一開始我們會將責任歸到別人身上,「因為他_____,所以我______。」這也是不打緊的事情,just take it easy, and don't take anything personally.
這只是第一步而已,但光是這第一步就可能會花上好幾個月的時間(畢竟這完全得看你的牆有多厚。)這條路沒有捷徑,也沒有任何人可以載你。先學會辨別自己的情緒並且正視它們,當這些情感浮出水面(surface)時,我們才有能力去選擇要如何處理,而不是用壓抑、防衛、逃避、或暴走的方式來反應。如此一來,當我們面對衝突時(不管是面對人還是事),才能夠做到真正有效的溝通和協商。
當然,想要真正有效的溝通和協商,單靠一個人做是不夠的,但我們能控制的只有自己而已,and sincerely hope the other person will meet you half way.
這過程肯定不是舒服的,but we need to give ourselves all the time in the Universe. 花再久時間都沒有關係。要知道「慢」不是缺陷,而是要「快」的必經之路。要先會站才會走,才能跑,然後要練習跑,才能跑得快。
慢慢來,慢練,慢是一件很美的事。
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don't take it personally中文 在 Brett 林熙老師 Facebook 的最佳解答
(打英文還是輕鬆+快多了😉 中文版下面有連結)
Why taking the SAT or ACT when you’re not ready is a terrible mistake.
For several years now, I’ve noticed that many of my students who study at international schools tend to take an SAT test just to “test the waters.”
This is such a bad move it’s not funny!
What’s so bad about it?
American admissions officers dislike students who only focus on tests. So, even if you manage to get a high score after you’ve taken the SAT too many times, you might be rejected anyway.
Your SAT score is so important! Please do not waste any opportunity to get a high score!
I read the following quote on Dartmouth’s website:
“We don't recommend excessive testing. Making the most out of your high school opportunities is more important than repeatedly taking standardized tests."
Is it only Dartmouth?
Actually, this kind of statement isn’t unique to Dartmouth - it’s pretty standard. Most of the top universities say exactly the same thing. This causes many people to believe that colleges don’t really care much about your SAT score.
Nothing could be further from the truth!
All you have to do is to look at the average SAT/ACT scores that enrolling students receive. As an example, successful applicants to Dartmouth average around 1500 (out of 1600). That’s pretty high! What do they mean then?
They mean that students need to focus on non-academic pursuits AS WELL AS getting a very high score on their SATs.
So, you definitely need a high SAT score, but you can’t look like you care that much. If you take a test before you’re ready, there will be a record of your lower-than-ideal score. You’ll naturally need to retake the exam a second, third, and, possibly, fourth, time.
Let’s say that you do achieve your ideal score on the fourth or fifth attempt. How will the admissions officer view you when you have exactly the same score as another applicant who only took the test twice or three times? Who will they select?
Naturally, they will not choose you because you look like a testing machine.
In the US, everybody knows that it’s foolish to take the SAT or ACT more than three times. That means that you should NEVER waste an attempt. You should be ready before you ever take the test.
So, what should you do?
First, “test the waters” in a safe environment: your home.
You can do some practice questions on Khan Academy to get a feel for the test. Then, when you feel ready to tackle the whole test, do one of the Official Tests found on Khan or CollegeBoard:
https://www.khanacademy.org/mission/sat/exams
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
Make sure you download the test, print it out and do it on paper. If you do it on the computer, you will NOT be simulating the real test.
Presently, there are a total of 9 released tests. CollegeBoard and Khan have released 8, and there is one more floating about on the internet. (As an aside, I actually use this test in my classes. I purposely avoid the other released tests because most schools use them and so do many students. I hate it when students say, “I’ve done that test before!”)
Simply using these tests will give you a good idea of what score you would get if you took the real test. And you can do this without risking being labelled a testing machine.
Also, as there are only 9 official tests out there, don’t waste them. Granted, there are other “official” tests online or in some schools, but these are usually riddled with errors or are incomplete. (I personally hate doing a test and not knowing which questions are faulty before doing it. Most of the time, students spend a lot of time trying to figure out the answers to questions that do not even have answers. It can be very frustrating.)
Another thing: of the nine, only 5 of them are previously administered tests. The first four “official tests” were designed before CollegeBoard switched from the old SAT to the new one in 2016. These four tests are quite easy compared to what is being tested now, so are not a great indicator of your future score. They are great for practicing question types - just understand that if you get a really high score on them it doesn’t mean that you will do just as well on test day.
Only tests 5-9 (also easier than the current tests) are the closest thing we have to the current SAT tests. Still, these are easier than the current test, especially in the reading section, so be aware that the reading will most probably be even tougher than what is in all of the officially released tests.
If you have any other questions related to how to prep for your SATs, feel free to leave a message below or PM me.
Enjoy your SAT studies!
本文的中文版:
https://brettlindsay.blogspot.tw/2018/01/satact.html
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