I have been so busy this past month and one word I found during the past month that kept coming up is “communication.” Communication is so important and if done properly, can cause a lot less heartache and frustration.
Communication in a relationship is essential to make the relationship work. I’m being honest here….most relationships have a one sided communication process, which can cause issues. I am a huge communicator. I also love for people to let me know what is going on if it involves me. Here are a few relationship communications tips that are important.
- Let one another know if you are going to be late.
- Talk about your hopes and dreams.
- Share work day stories.
- Talk about desires (expectations seems like a harsh word).
- If something hurts your feelings, talk about it.
- Leave notes to remind you of what you want to talk to your partner about so you don’t forget.
- Relationships with only one communicator becomes a one-sided relationship.
This list is small, but you get the importance of communicating in a relationship. I enjoy taking time each day to sit and discuss any issues and communicate with my partner how these issues can be avoided and resolved.
Communication at your workplace.
How many of us feel as though if we had more communication with our co-workers and/or bosses, or work flow would be easier and more productive? If you expect your team to work together, you should communicate with everyone involved. I believe communication is the number one reason most employee’s become frustrated and either start looking for another job, quit, or just don’t work as hard as they once did due to the lack of communication. Employees always want to know what is going on where they work, if they don’t…then they probably really don’t like their job.
Why communication is important at the workplace.
- Employees feel as though they are important when informed.
- Employees feel more like a team when communicated with.
- Employees love to give feedback and feel heard.
- Employees spend more time at work than with loved ones and communication is huge in relationships…..they should also be huge at any workplace.
Communication with friends.
If you are the only one communicating with a friend and the friend doesn’t communicate back, this is also a one-sided relationship. If you are the only one initiating a phone call, texting, sending letters, or any other form of communication and you hardly get any response back, it’s time to reevaluate that relationship. I don’t mean to sound harsh, but after a long period of time goes by, such as a year or so, and the communication is still one-sided, it’s time to have a heart-to-heart either by phone or in person to find out if everything is going ok with them. If your friend is fine and nothing seems to be wrong….move on. One can drive themselves crazy wondering what they have done to cause one-sided communication in a relationship….sooooooo…..ask and be honest with your feelings.
Here are a few things I have learned for better communication.
If you don’t have time to text someone back, set an alarm for the evening to remind you to return messages. Don’t be that person who never initiates a text, call, Marco Polo, or any other form of communication. When you are the initiator, you put a smile on the other person’s face and help them to feel they are important to you. If you have a memory problem (boy do I now-a-days) make notes to remind you who you need to communicate with. Follow through with future appointments, if you can’t make it, be honest and let the other party know.
Being a communicator is a stress-releaser. A communicator knows what is going on most of the time, which causes less stress. Communication will help the world become a better place. One final tip…..when communicating….do it in a kind matter…..never be harsh.
Trust the Journey and Life Lessons,
Alexis
Alexis Life Coach 