{"id":5942514,"date":"2016-08-28T00:10:11","date_gmt":"2016-08-28T07:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/?p=5942514"},"modified":"2021-08-09T15:55:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T22:55:56","slug":"6-ways-relearn-basic-communication-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/mind-body-spirit\/6-ways-relearn-basic-communication-skills.html","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Relearn Basic Communication Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going Back to Basic Niceties<\/h4>\n

We first learned how to communicate when we were kids. Our conversations revolved around requesting adults to do things for us that we couldn\u2019t do ourselves. They satisfied our basic needs and helped us survive in a world that wouldn\u2019t grant us any authority until we were much older. We learned to communicate in a way that got us what we wanted: Ask nicely and someone will give you a ride to school. Be well-behaved and maybe you\u2019ll get ice cream after dinner. Take out the trash with a smile and you\u2019ll get a pat on the back for having a good attitude while doing chores. When we were younger our communication skills centered on an end-game mentality\u2014we wanted acceptance and needed guidance.<\/p>\n

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As adults, we relish our independence. We take charge of ourselves and don\u2019t ask others for help with our basic needs. We don\u2019t require the same degree of recognition from others to get through our days. If we want to eat ice cream for breakfast, we can; there\u2019s no one to stop us. However, this shift brings with it a lack of focus on communicating for the purpose of getting along with others\u2014even if they have nothing we want. Let\u2019s bring the focus back to practicing kind communication. Here are six ways to improve your communication skills!<\/p>\n

1. Read Books<\/strong>
\nBooks\u2014even from many decades ago\u2014paint a picture of how the world used to be. When it comes to communication, one could argue that due to the nonexistence of texting, and the existence of more face-to-face conversations, the way we used to communicate in the past was better than how we communicate now. So pick up an old book and pay attention to how the characters interact with each other. Listen to their voices and think about how their communication skills could be applied to your life. Were they more respectful back then? Did they miss opportunities to grow?<\/p>\n

2. Speak to Children<\/strong>
\nThe wisdom of a child will help you connect to a purer form of communication. Pay attention to how they talk to each other and how they talk to adults. Focus on how they ask for what they want. Does it remind you of your younger self? Are there aspects of your personality that you lost and want to bring back?<\/p>\n

3. Watch Foreign Films<\/strong>
\nYou can learn a lot from observing how people from different cultures interact with each other. Do they speak in a fashion that you find more polite and caring? Are they more straightforward or less direct? Do they consider the feelings of those around them more than you\u2019re used to doing? A glimpse into another culture may beg you to rethink your communication identity. Learning something new about someone else helps you see yourself more clearly.<\/p>\n

4. Read Over Old Text Messages<\/strong>
\nTone is so hard to gauge over text. Try and read your texts from another perspective. Examine your word choice without the sound of your voice to influence it. Are you coming across in the way you intend? Do you ever regret what you say? Do you feel like your writing is more clear and concise than your speaking? Use past regrets to forge a new you! Or you can identify your areas of strength when communicating. Just know that we must be self-aware and examine our past foibles.<\/p>\n

5. Get a Massage<\/strong>
\nA massage is a silent activity that benefits your mental and emotional health. It\u2019s also a great way to improve your body language communication. Don\u2019t speak for an hour or more. Instead, listen to your body and focus on yourself as a feeling being. Take some quiet time to reconnect with yourself and listen to your own voice.<\/p>\n

6. Shoot a Video of Yourself Talking About Your Passions<\/strong>
\nWhether it\u2019s a hobby or your pets, talk about something you\u2019re passionate about. Then speak honestly about what makes you angry. Take note of your expressions, tones, and body language to see how you may come across to others when excited, sad, or furious. What might someone on the receiving end of your discourse say about your communication style?<\/p>\n

Know that you choose whether or not to evolve or devolve your communication style. Try going back to basics to relearn some essential communication techniques. This should initiate a kind of growth you you haven\u2019t experienced in a while. When you feel like you know how to interact with others better, you\u2019ll forge more powerful relationships with everyone, including yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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