Communication

~ " Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak;
Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. " ~


Without good communication skills we may not find the answers and solutions we are looking for
In our paths of self discovery!  We may also run into unnecessary problems in our relationships,
We may not be able to set boundaries for ourselves and so forth.  It is not until we have acknowledged
The Importance of communication, that we can then begin improving our own communication skills.

     You may want to keep the following points in mind while working on improving your communication
Skills!  Listening means that you are engaged when communicating with another person.  That person
Should be the most important person in the world to you when you are engaged in a conversation.

Be honest and be sincere.  If you are not sincere how can a person trust you?  Be confident.  Self
Confidence inspires confidence in you by others.  Maintain a good attitude.  Everyone loves a positive Attitude. 
Show respect and try not to blame, patronize or act sarcastic towards the person you are Speaking with.

Try to keep your composure when you are having a conversation with someone you disagree with.
There may be circumstances that could cause you to react.  Think of what the consequences may be
If you react negatively.  Be Solution oriented!  You should always be thinking about how you can add value
To a conversation.  Can you find a solution to what you are communicating about?

Try to be creative and helpful while engaged in conversation.  Use visual contrasts while engaged in
Conversation it may help you to gain a better understanding of the situation.  Other important points to
Keep in mind when you are working on getting rid of your negative communication skills are:
Try not to Complain.  Ask yourself if complaining solves the problem.
Ask yourself if complaining is taking time away From finding a solution? 

Confronting somebody with complaints only puts a person on the defensive and rarely solves any
Problems.  When confronted with a conflict you may want to ask yourself questions such as these;
What am I willing to do to make this situation better?  What is the best way for me to communicate
My needs in this conversation?  Pay attention to your choice of words and your attitude!

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