How To Be A Better Communicator

Sometimes communicating can be difficult, especially in stressful situations. Having strong communication skills can help remove any misunderstanding in a conversation while helping to create clear thoughts and expressions. Communication is much more than the words we use or write down; communication is also how we express ourselves physically.

When we are communicating with someone, it is important to keep certain things in mind.

It’s important to understand that what we are feeling in the moment is not always what we actually think. When we are in an argument or stressed, it can be easy to become overloaded with emotion and harder to express ourselves clearly. This is especially true if we are arguing with a narcissist because they can end up using our emotions against us. They can twist our words or thoughts to confuse us and trip us up in an argument.

Next is being aware that silence is okay. Having a lapse in conversation is normal from time to time. Sometimes we need a chance to think and find ways to better express our needs or thoughts. Silence can be uncomfortable, especially in the middle of an argument, but having the occasional bout of silence can be a good buffer.

Context matters. Depending on the context of the situation, we may need to respond differently. We need to be aware that the way we talk…