Communication Skill Builders:

For the Fights in Your Relationships!

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Communication is an activity, a everyday occurrence, that naturally happens. Without communication we could not share our thoughts, feelings, or beliefs.

Unfortunately, our communication skills are lacking in this society. We scream, yell, throw fits, cuss, call each other names, and show little respect for the ones we say, "I love you."

However, if the above sounds like you, you can change your form of communication with..

The Communication Skill Builder Tips:

• When you are screaming at the other person because you are so angry, stop yourself at that moment. Realize that you are making the situation worse.
• Listen to what the other person is saying first and withhold your emotions for that moment.
• Don't take what others are saying personal. Understand that they have their own insecurities, doubts, and fears that they're struggling with.
• After you are done listening, repeat what they said to you. For example, "I hear what you are saying and I can understand why you are angry. You are angry because I spent money we didn't have." (The other person will calm down after they feel heard.)
• After this person has calmed down, let them know how you felt about the situation. "I guess I spent the money because I feel that I never have anything for myself."
• After you both feel heard, the situation will resolve itself and there will be a new understanding of each other.

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The beauty of communication skill builders is...

If the other person isn't willing to communicate their differences, you can benefit from practicing the skill builders in other relationships.

Communication is about honoring the self. If your communication skills are poor, there is still hope and the ability to improve your skills and your self-worth.

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