30 Days to a New You – Day 24
30 Days to a New You Day 24
by Shelly Wilson
Challenge Yourself to Communicate Clearly Present day communication surpasses just face-to-face contact. We can Skype, chat, talk on the phone, e-mail and text. The advances we have made in technology are nothing short of extraordinary. Effective communication involves communicating clearly, whether you are the sender or the receiver of the message.
Clearly speaking or conveying the message via written means is only part of communicating clearly. The other part involves being clear about what you are expressing. Be sure and say what you really mean thus avoiding any doubt for the listener or reader. Be clear when expressing what you mean. Sometimes, you have to spell-it-out rather than being vague. Having to “read between the lines” inhibits effective communication – both for the sender and the receiver.
Remember, communication involves both listening and speaking. Pay attention to the verbal and nonverbal feedback you are receiving during communication whether it is in-person, over the phone or via written word. Being an effective listener may require you to relay back to the sender what you have heard and interpreted in order to make sure that you have heard the message correctly.
Questions to Consider 1. How would you assess your communication skills? 2. Do you communicate clearly? 3. Do you listen effectively?
The challenge I am offering is based on excerpts from my book, 28 Days to a New YOU, and concentrates on assisting you in shifting your perception. As you shift your perception, you will change your experiences, including those in the past, the ones you are presently experiencing and those that have yet to happen. This transformation involves altering your mindset and attitude as well as your thoughts, words and actions. I will be with you every step of the way during this challenge – to support and encourage you through interaction on the articles I have written. 28 Days to a New YOU is available in all electronic formats through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and iTunes. Paperback can be ordered through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and ShellyRWilson.com
