Sunday, April 3, 2016

Communication Skills - The 4 Top Skills



How often do you spend time thinking about what to say back to a person AS they are speaking ..........instead of listening to them attentively? 

Do you speak without thinking? 

Someone who has good communication skills listens attentively when someone else speaks. 

They also demonstrate body language that show others that they are listening to them.

Another skill is to take time to think before you speak. Just don’t do it while someone is speaking to you. Wait and listen and then take time to think before you respond.  

If you are upset when communicating, it is best to tell the other person(s) that you would like to step away for a few moments to gather your thoughts. Take deep breaths and focus on responding respectfully and not of out negative emotions. 

When you care about someone, it is important to ALWAYS treat them with respect in your communication!  

              By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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