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Effective communication is a somewhat esoteric concept often applied to business leadership. However, it can also have a slight impact on our lives.

Simply put, effective communication seeks to improve our understanding of the emotional content (*nods head and does a bad Bruce Lee imitation) behind each message. This understanding makes us empathetic and therefore able to relate to our spouses, colleagues, co-workers, and friends.

Effective communication, therefore, aims to promote a deeper understanding between the communicators by creating a stronger emotional bond.

Experts on the subject emphasize that the first step to becoming a more effective communicator (which of course you should be doing) is to become a better listener. You do this by giving the speaker your full attention (and not distracting yourself or intentionally distracting yourself), not excluding them, and publicly showing interest in what the speaker has to say.

Another step is to emphasize that open body language (e.g. not crossing your arms) and emphasizing something with the body (e.g. nodding your head to show an idea) is also crucial for effective communication.

The third step is to focus on your stress and thus manage it effectively. A person who worries, even if the surface looks like a lot of fun, worries a lot, from language to point, so it’s best that you -consider your concerns privately before interacting with others ( if possible).

Indeed, effective communication is as emotional as thinking, and thus the final point addressed in this article is improving your emotional awareness. This is your understanding of yourself and what drives you. It sounds obvious, even simple, but the truth is that most of us have no idea. If you find yourself caught up in petty arguments or constant arguments with your friends, spouse, family, or co-workers, chances are something deeper is troubling you. By becoming more aware of your own emotions, not only will you be able to avoid situations that can cause stress, but you will also be able to recognize the patterns you have seen in yourself, making you more empathetic and, ultimately a better communicator.

Effective communication is about communicating effectively. It is about improving your understanding of yourself and others around you, to live and work in harmony with others.

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