Excelsior College Importance of the Patience Discussion

I’m working on a writing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Let’s Begin!

In this three-minute pause , choose one of the following and give it a try using your non-dominant hand . To really see any difference try using your non-dominant hand over the next week.

• Opening bottles and jars
• Switching fork-hand and knife-hand
• Switch which pocket your phone goes into (you have no idea how tough this is at first).
• Using keys in door locks
• The aforementioned mouse moving
• Teeth brushing
• Brushing your hair
• For the truly hardcore, hand-writing!

Assignment Instructions

After completing this exercise, document the following and submit your reflections in 1-2 paragraphs in the box below.

Step 1: Take notice & describe the experience.

Step 2: Analyze the experience based on the following question:

• In what way do you think ‘Training’ yourself to use the ‘wrong’ hand contributes to self-control? If not, explain ?

Step 3: Reflect on what you learned and how you could use this learning.