How To Have Open Communication

Being able to communicate openly isn’t as easy as you would think. We can use softer or prettier words to try and express ourselves to avoid triggering the other person. We can play down our emotions and reactions to either hide our vulnerability or focus on caring for someone else’s emotions. We can also get so caught up in our emotions that we start releasing all of our thoughts and feelings to the point that we begin overwhelming the other person.

When we can communicate openly, we can start improving our relationships both, personal and professional, in a number of ways. Open communication increases trust, helps to bridge differences, and can ease stress.

So what can you do?

Ways to improve your communication

There are a few things that we can do when talking with someone to help have an open conversation.

Wait for the appropriate time and place

Be mindful of where and when you need to have a discussion with a partner, especially if you are having an important disagreement. Someone is not likely to be as open when communicating if you are surrounded by family or out in public. If this is a personal matter or argument, having an audience will probably make the other person more closed off and less likely to communicate with you effectively. That said, you also…