Being married to a complete opposite isn't easy, but it is worth the hard work. At the heart of it is learning how to communicate.
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Sometimes, even when you think you are communicating clearly, you really aren't. Here are 3 easy ways to avoid the communication assumption trap.
Betty Lochner, communicating with clarity, effective communication
Are you your own worse enemy? Do you have a problem being nice to yourself? Here are some strategies to help you tame the negative voice inside your head.
difficult people, negative self talk, Positive communication
Dealing with difficult people is a normal part of life. How we handle this type of conflict can make a positive or negative difference.
Communication skills, conflict, handling difficult people, hothead
Taking shortcuts, no matter how busy you are, will not help you save time when there is any type of communication is involved.
active listening skills, communication tips, misunderstandings, stop taking shortcuts, workplace communication
Do you work or live with a difficult person? Want to know how to handle them better?
One of my top communication tips is about shoveling your piles while they are small. Dealing with communication issues right away is a communication skill that may seem obvious, but most of us don't naturally do it.
business communication, clear communication, Communication Tip, effective communication, having a difficult conversation, How to improve relationships
Conflict happens. Even with good intent, misunderstandings happen and we find ourselves in the middle of a communication conflict. Here's how to help prevent those conflicts from happening.
Betty Lochner, communication challenges, communication conflicts, communication tips, dealing with conflict, holiday communication skills, Relationships
Why do we say yes, when we want to say no? Here are some tips and scripts to help you say no so you can have more time for what’s most important to you.
assertiveness, Betty Lochner, communication scripts, saying no
If daily conversations aren’t handled well, small disagreements can escalate into full arguments. Improve how you deal with conflict with these tips.
Betty Lochner, conflict skills, effective communication, how to handle conflict well
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