Mindful Monday for Oct. 19

The Mindful Monday for this week offers tips for how to be a better communicator. We've all met people who are really good at making conversation, and they make the people around them feel welcome with their openness. These people are sometimes called "super-communicators", and there are several traits they share that anyone can practice. First, they know what kind of conversation they are having, so they tend to respond appropriately. Is it a practical conversation that calls for problem-solving? A social conversation that seeks connection? Or an emotional conversation that requires empathy? They also prove they're listening by rephrasing what the other person just told them, and they ask follow-up questions. These may be simple, like, "So what happened next?", or they may be deeper questions about their feelings, values and beliefs. They make other people feel safe and rewarded for talking with them. 

To learn more about becoming a better communicator and conversation partner, check out this NPR article: "4 Habits of Highly Effective Communicators."

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