Congratulations on making it to the final week. Consider all the communication skills you have learned, and remember the goals you set for yourself in this class. Are you a better communicator now?

All businesses require communication skills for successful interactions. Knowing how to use these skills will benefit you for the rest of your life. 

Consider your personal growth. You have skills to 

• avoid "noise" that might interfere with your messages. 
• understand who you are and the impact of self-communication.
• apply intention and empathy to listening.
• give effective speeches.
• understand the power of nonverbal communication.
• check your perceptions.
• resolve conflict without creating contention. 

Communication will also bless your personal relationships. Your improved skills will make you a better friend. They will help you serve effectively in callings at church and in your community. They will strengthen your family relationships that continue beyond this life. Communication is also a skill that provides eternal blessings. Your Father in Heaven wants to communicate with you. He knows you, and He loves you. He gave you the gift of personal revelation and prayer so you know you are never alone. 

This week, you will participate in two final reflections of this class. 

• What is one message you want to take with you from this class? Reflect and share in our class discussion. Then use communication as a gift to express gratitude to the other students who have taught you. 
• How did you invest ten hours? Submit your final project reflecting on your new understanding from your personal investment to study one aspect of communication. 

Reflection is an important part of learning. Instructions and links are included below.

May God bless your continued efforts to use communication as a gift to bless your life and the lives of those you encounter.