1.

How can you apply the information within the assignment as well as the process of thoughts

you had writing the paper? What was going on in your head while researching or reading the

paper?

I feel like this assignment had really valuable information which I can apply my life to.

Since it was about changing the way you think on life and the impact you had on others, I was

able to self-reflect. What I applied what I read in the “How Full is Your Bucket,” was learning to

not be as negative with others. I began comment on others positively rather than chastise their

actions. I also recommended at my work to begin a KUDOS so our coworkers can feel more

appreciated.

My thought process while writing this was how drastically I can change my life if I do

follow the advice from the book. Realizing that not only that people can drain you or “dip into

your bucket” but you have the same effect too. Knowing this piece helped me recognize you can

also fill someone’s bucket. What was going on in my head was how much research and time had

to be put into the book

2. How can you take what you learned and pass it on to others around you?

The paper I wrote, I shared my thought about it with other people. Not only because I

liked the message of the book but I knew it can also help my friend’s relationships too. I broke

down the book into three simple comments. Appreciate those around you and not criticize

everything. People around you can be constantly dipping and filling your bucket, realize who

those are and prioritize who to be around with. You also have the ability to dip and fill, also

reflect on how your are treating others.

 • You may want to "catch" people filling up buckets or dumping? Are you a filler or dumper?

What do you do when you find yourself draining others?

I have been catching people who have been more negative on others. I usually tell them

that they do not know what is going on in the other person’s life nor are you actively trying to

help them. As well seeing people complement each other at work has been very eye opening. I

then return other compliments and I see the whole workplace light up with appreciation. I feel

like I am a filler due to me not wanting to say negative things about someone. When I do feel

like I am draining others, I usually distance myself so I have the ability to recharge. I have pretty

good self-awareness to realize I am impacting people in a negative way.

• How could you use this information in parenting or in other relationships?

It definitely helped leaning how to fill someone’s bucket and appreciate someone for trying other

than criticize them. This helps a lot out in personal relationships due to reflecting on you side and

remember that your partner’s version of trying can be different from yours. Which is okay and

should be recognized. It can go from personal relationships to parenting. Children should be

appreciated for trying and not just have to be criticized for the wrong they do.