1: Active listening: I feel that through the last few weeks I have slowly started practicing this skill but know that I have not mastered it. It will definitely take some time to learn how to tune out your own thoughts and focus 100% on the other person involved in the conversation.
2. Body Language/Facial Expressions: I tend to cross my arms or play with my hands while talking with others, which is considered by most as disrespectful or that I am not listening. My facial expressions have also been mentioned, by others, as being "hard to read." There are times that I squint or scrunch my face when I am trying to understand what is being said - this does not come across to others though.
3. Slowing down: I have been working on slowing down while communicating with others and focusing on what I am trying to say. Sometimes I talk too fast and don't explain myself, so the communication between others breaks down.
Hi Chrissy,
ReplyDeletewe never realize how much non verbal communication we do during the day until we stop and think about it. Awareness leads to change and it sounds like you are starting to become aware of your body language. Change can be hard but it will make you a more effective communicator.
Shannon