Page 13 - Effective communication Skills by Dale King

This shows that there is a lot of implications in communication, considering a

single sentence was enough to affect brain responses. Good communication
greatly depends on the listener and speaker having common ground. The
problem with communication today is that most of us live a life where we are
exposed to the same perspective each day. This doesn’t give us much room
for common ground amongst people who are different. If we lose our
common ground completely, what would be able to do to ever communicate
effectively?

One way to do this is to start having real conversations with each other were
actually listen to each other’s viewpoints. This gives us a chance to figure out
a mutual understanding.

Mental Health and Communication

We are all humans, and as such, we all have our own problems. As much as
we hate to think about it, our mental health plays into how we communicate.
Stress levels, especially within families and job relationships, can create
communication problems. This, and other mental health disorders can cause a
person to misread or withdraw in social situations.

Whether you are the one struggling or a person you are talking to is, the most
common signs are:

Misinterpreting or missing simply social cues, like facial

expressions, which causes misunderstandings.

Make unreasonable demands, or they show a lack of concern
because they are preoccupied with their own anxieties or fears.

Perceive people inaccurately, which can cause paranoia or
anxiety.

Behave unpredictably, feel irritable, or have angry outbursts
because of instability.

Withdraw or remain silent when feeling depressed.

The only way around these problems, if you are the one suffering from them,
is to seek help. Now, sometimes a little time to calm down or relax can help,
especially if it has been a long and stressful day. But if you feel this way
constantly, then seeking assistance from a professional is the best way to