Communication Tips
“What’s important about communication is that it’s made up of two parts. The first part is expressing how you feel, and the second part is listening.”
— Allison Villa
Real communication is made up of two equally important parts: expressing and listening. And you can’t have effective communication without having both sides!
Make no mistake — being an effective communicator is a powerful skill.
Some people are great listeners, but have a lot of trouble choosing the right words (or tone, or time) to make their true feelings known. Others have a wonderful knack for revealing their thoughts and emotions, but have some trouble really hearing what others are trying to tell them.
One thing is for sure: no matter how well you think you communicate, there is always room to grow and improve! No partnership was ever harmed by improving your communication skills.
Since both sides are so vitally important, I’m addressing each of them in their own episode.
In this episode of Couplehood, I share my top 3 favourite ways to express yourself effectively.
This episode is all about learning how to convey your thoughts and feelings clearly, respectfully, and effectively, in a way that helps other people understand your perspective.
It’s about so much more than just choosing the right words — it’s about reframing the way that you approach sharing your feelings.
Listen to the episode to discover:
The magic phrase to adopt in your everyday vocabulary in order to deepen your communication — and exactly why it works so well
Why it’s so important to be mindful of your tone of voice
The 3 steps you need to take to repair ruptures in your relationships
“It’s equally as important to communicate how you feel when things are good as it is when things are not so good.”
— Allison Villa
Highlights:
00:38 The two sides of communication
01:59 The magic phrase
04:36 Communicate when things are good & bad
05:26 It’s all in the tone
06:30 Repairing a rupture
11:01 Recap
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