Venting, which is supposed to make us feel better, often makes things worse. Consider other coping strategies instead.
Saying One Thing and Doing Another
We say we want good communication, but we often undermine that goal. Avoid four common communication-defeating behaviors.
Better Communication in the New Year
Four tips can help you improve your communication, one habit at a time, in the new year.
T is for Tangent…and Trouble
Tangents tug conversations away from their underlying purpose. If your conversation matters, there are four good reasons not to indulge tangents.
Communication’s False Positives
Communication is fundamentally imperfect, so don’t treat harmless conversational quirks like they are serious mistakes or intentional errors. Avoid such conversational false positives to prevent unnecessary relational damage.