Practice Makes Perfect Changing Your Communication Habits One Step At a Time
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Practice Makes Perfect: Transforming Your Communication Habits Step by Step
Summary:
Mastering any skill, including effective communication, requires consistent practice. Just as musicians rehearse before performing, improving your communication skills involves ongoing effort. Whether it's Aikido or having difficult conversations, practice is key.Article:
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." ?" Aristotle
The concept of practice is vital when developing any skill. If you start learning a musical instrument, you'll need dedication before you're ready for a performance. In Aikido, the martial art I study and teach, regular sessions on the mat are essential to refine techniques.
Similarly, enhancing your communication habits requires practice. Often, we're thrust into challenging conversations without adequate preparation. It's crucial to develop effective communication skills and devote time to practice them.
There are numerous valuable resources, such as books, teachers, and workshops, that can guide and help you improve. Make a commitment to explore one of these resources every few months.
You can also learn from both successful and less effective conversations. By reflecting on what worked and what didn't, your proficiency increases. Here are some strategies to enhance your communication both in the moment and over time:
1. Increase Awareness:
Observe whether your communication style achieves your goals. If not, be willing to try something new.
2. Acknowledge:
Identify the positive outcome you desire, and consider your partner's perspective. Assume that both of you are doing your best, and give each other the benefit of the doubt.
3. Keep it Safe:
Maintain a calm and centered stance, carry yourself with respect, and focus on positive intentions.
4. Cultivate Curiosity:
Adopt an open and inquisitive mindset. Regardless of what your partner says, strive to understand their intention and respond appropriately.
5. Practice, Practice, Practice:
Experiment with new techniques and learn from them. If you're typically accommodating, try expressing a different opinion. Conversely, if you're more talkative, practice active listening and ask questions. Embrace curiosity.
There's a classic joke about a tourist asking a New Yorker how to get to Carnegie Hall, to which the reply is, "Practice!" This highlights that change is gradual. Start with one small adjustment today. Review these tips and choose one to implement. See what happens, enjoy the growth, and most importantly, have fun!
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