The following statements are affirmative reflection principles to adopt to negotiate role balance and reduce role stress:
• Reflection and processing are critical for removing oversimplification.
• Examine where you might not have been intentional or contributed deliberate effort.
• Remain open to adaptation during examination and inquiry.
• Consider rationale for opinions that others hold. Empathize. Appreciate and try to understand. Try to evaluate all options prior to coming to a conclusion.
• Recognize the value in examining issues from all angles. Welcome different views.
• Explore positions that are different from yours. How might these positions have been shaped?
• Attempt to discover and apply meaning to what is seen, heard, and read. Be purposeful, informed, outcome-focused, and systematic. Given these statements, explore your personal response to the following questions: