Tag: communication skills
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The Power of Nonverbal Communication
Many words are spoken without ever being said. A look, a head tilt, shifting eyes, a lingering stare, posture moves, and hand motions are all silent cues that speak volumes before a single word is uttered. While we often think of communication as purely a verbal skill, most communication is nonverbal. Body language, facial expressions,…
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Thoughts About You & I
Have you ever noticed when someone says, “I…(fill in the blank with whatever) the tendency is to come back with an “I”-statement as well? Like if someone says, “I’m hungry.” We might respond “I’m hungry, too.” Or if someone said, “I’m feeling sad.” We might respond, “I know what you mean” or “I know how…
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Understanding Non-Verbal Cues in Communication
Are you a non-verbal cue communicator? Not sure? Keep reading. ✨ Non-verbal cue’s are things like sighs, moans, laughs, ughs and other sounds people make while reading, viewing or somehow processing something. They can also be facial expressions, gestures, posture and even movement towards or away from another’s personal space. ✨ Non-verbal cues are used…
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Mastering the Art of Saying No for Better Mental Health
“No” is a complete sentence. “No” is one of the shortest words in the human language—likely the first word issued by most of us as babies. “No” is an almost universal word, understood regardless of other language barriers. “yes” and “no” are words that make us responsible for our thoughts and actions. If we say…