Ever Find Yourself Struggling to Express Your Thoughts and Feelings?Written by Coach Pat Morgan
It can be challenging to find right words to express what we really want to say. We often think that good communication is only about being heard, but is it not also about being a good listener? It may be difficult to identify our communication problems. Having someone to offer fresh perspective can help you to clarify specific communication issues and improve your skills. Working with a coach can help you focus on message you want to communicate and to put language around thoughts and feelings you want to express.Four Tips for Improving Communication... 1.LISTEN. A wise person once told me that we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we talk. That got my attention. It sounds so simple, but how many times are you engaged in conversation and are not really listening? Your mind is on your next meeting, client, project, dinner, kids or maybe you're just busy thinking about next thing you're going to say when speaker takes a breath. In any event, listening is a skill that can be improved. Ask yourself: Do I listen twice as much as I speak? Do I need to improve my listening skills? 2.BE RESPECTFUL. Even in situations where communication may be difficult, treating other person with respect allows more open and constructive exchange of opinions and ideas. Ask yourself: Am I respectful when communicating with others? 3.RESPOND RATHER THAN REACT. Watch your emotions. If what speaker is saying creates an emotional response in you, listen extra carefully with attention to intention and full meaning of their words. When we are angry, frightened or upset, we often miss critical parts of what is being said. Be slow to disagree, criticize or argue. Even if you disagree, let them have their point of view. If you respond in a way that makes other person defensive, even if you "win" argument, you may lose something far more valuable. Ask yourself: Do I react rather than respond? 4.IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS. If you find yourself unable to express your thoughts effectively with co-workers, clients, your partner or family, perhaps you would benefit from working with a professional who can help you clarify and develop language to more clearly express yourself. Ask yourself: Who will I ask to help me improve my communication skills?
| | Communications Skills Add ValueWritten by Coach Pat Morgan
Communications Skills Add Value... Want to uncover a success secret that can lead to more happiness, help you to be more effective in your work, enable you to make more money and to be more fulfilled? Sound too good to be true? The secret.... polishing your communication skills! This secret can help you improve performance, relationships and achieve more happiness and fulfillment.Four Tips for Improving Communication... 1.LISTEN. A wise person once told me that we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we talk. That got my attention. It sounds so simple, but how many times are you engaged in conversation and are not really listening? Your mind is on your next meeting, client, project, dinner, kids or maybe you're just busy thinking about next thing you're going to say when speaker takes a breath. In any event, listening is a skill that can be improved. Ask yourself: Do I listen twice as much as I speak? Do I need to improve my listening skills? 2.BE RESPECTFUL. Even in situations where communication may be difficult, treating other person with respect allows more open and constructive exchange of opinions and ideas. Ask yourself: Am I respectful when communicating with others? 3.RESPOND RATHER THAN REACT. Watch your emotions. If what speaker is saying creates an emotional response in you, listen extra carefully with attention to intention and full meaning of their words. When we are angry, frightened or upset, we often miss critical parts of what is being said. Be slow to disagree, criticize or argue. Even if you disagree, let them have their point of view. If you respond in a way that makes other person defensive, even if you "win" argument, you may lose something far more valuable. Ask yourself: Do I react rather than respond? 4.IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS. If you find yourself unable to express your thoughts effectively with co-workers, clients, your partner or family, perhaps you would benefit from working with a professional who can help you clarify and develop language to more clearly express yourself. Ask yourself: Who will I ask to help me improve my communication skills?
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