Here’s part 2 of my Best Communication Tools. I love sharing this first one whenever I get the opportunity C. NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION NVC is one of my favourite tools in the universe! I find it useful for reducing the possibilities of exploding a potentially volatile situation (one of my specialities!!), for expressing my needs and generally making better connections with other people. Overreacting during confrontation is extremely common. But why? We have the tendency to take things personally and to express unnecessary judgements. Marshall Rosenberg’s [...]
Words are the source of misunderstandings - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Communication is the essential base of every good relationship. We all know that, right? But words don’t always correspond to actions. This article, in 2 parts, shares some of what I’ve found to be the simplest secrets of a great communication, with your partner and loved ones 1. LISTENING - truly, with all your FOUR ears! The first step of good communication is listening, as it allows us to build deep positive relationships (Weger, et al., 2010). But don’t limit your action to a [...]
