Have you ever heard the saying, “Communication in any successful relationship is key?” Well I am here to tell you that this week, we learned how important communication is in any relationship. One way that it is important is the idea that we are never not communicating. People can communicate in many different ways, but did you know that the main way to communicate isn’t even through words. A lot of communication has to do with actions, nonverbal cues and body language. This week we learned that you can never not communicate because we are always communicating with one another. As we continued learning about communication I really enjoyed the idea of the HOW to communicate. For example, when we are confused about what someone has said, we can repeat back to them what we think they said. For example, Adam said, “I like to eat my cereal with a fork.” Then because you may not have understood Adam you can repeat back to Adam what he said in the way you perceived it (to make sure you understand). “Adam, did you just say that you like to eat your cereal with a fork?” Then Adam will respond by making it clear if that is what he said or not. By doing this it can help with confusion due to miscommunication and help provide a way to communicate better with others. When it comes to communicating, thought versus feelings play a key process in communication. How many times have you tried to express something, yet it never came across like you wanted it to? I can tell you that has occurred to me millions of times. That is why the idea of thought and feeling are so important. For example, when someone is communicating how they feel they try to express it to the other person, then that person needs to try and decode what that person really meant. By doing this it helps them to communicate their thoughts and feelings. Below is attached a picture of what I am trying to communicate to you. We are all different and perceive things differently, as long as we can decode what each other is expressing it is easier to communicate your thoughts and feelings with the listener. At times it may be hard and that is okay, communication isn’t easy, but as long as we are trying then we will be able to figure it out with those around us. Communication is a beautiful thing, although at times it can be hard for me, I know that if we choose to be better listeners and try our best it will all work out. I wanted to leave with a thought before I end. Out of all communication 14% of communication is the words you use. Then 35% is the tone used and after that 51% is the verbal. Let those ideas sink into your head, communication isn’t always just speaking, it is a mix of things. REMEMBER ALWAYS THAT COMMUNICATION IS KEY AND THAT WE CANNOT EVER NOT COMMUNICATE. What a great class this week! XOXO Bonnie
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