Every society has expressions and sayings that relate to time and change. You’ve probably heard people say, “Nothing lasts forever,” or “Time heals all wounds.” Perhaps you have been annoyed by someone’s suggestion that “You’ll get over it in time” or “You’ll grow out of it.”

 

Of course, you’ve changed a great deal over the years—and you know that you’ll change even more as you meet new people and have new experiences. Some of these changes may be caused by circumstances beyond your control, but most changes will result from the decisions you make. These decisions will ultimately determine the course of your future.

 

Your future success will likely depend a great deal on your education and on your communication skills. In this module, you’ll think about how you communicate with others, and how you can become a more effective communicator. You’ll also think about some strategies that you can use to complete this course successfully. A good way to start is to resolve to do your very best as you work through each lesson in every module.