Communication is an essential part of all our relationships – we share and receive information in speaking and in writing all the time, we use facial expression and gestures to express our emotions and to react to the communication coming from others. However, everyday communication can be full of frustrations that are only aggravated if we don’t make efforts to improve our communication techniques. Here are some tips from an experienced therapist in Broomfield that can help you communicate with those around you in an open, honest and healthy way:
– Wait until the right time comes – if something is bothering you and you want to share your feeling with the person who is causing your frustrations, wait for the right time, when you are both calm and there are no distractions around you;
– Don’t react out of anger – anger is a very strong emotion that can make you react in ways that you will regret later. Try to avoid that by distancing yourself from the situation and by getting away to have time to calm down, then come back to discuss the issue when you can think logically again;
– Listen to the other one – communication is a two-way road, so make sure you really listen to what the other person has to say. Ask questions, rather than assume – it will help you understand the other person and the situation better.
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