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Effective Communication Skills: The Key to a Happier and Healthier Lifestyle

July 1, 2011 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

Note: This article is from ezinearticles.com. Contact and bio information about the author are included.

By Christopher Sheppard

Effective communication skills can benefit any person at any stage in their life.

These types of soft skills are highly sought after in the workplace, and are integral in maintaining a happy and long-lasting home-life. Improving your ability to communicate can have a tremendously positive impact in many areas of your life. You can expect an increase in happiness, confidence, and successful social interaction.

It is important during the communication improvement process to break down communication barriers. It is often the case that people construct barriers and fears based on past communication shortcomings, and these hurdles are often difficult to overcome. A person may rush when speaking due to confidence issues, or rarely make eye contact when listening. They may steer clear of conversation with strangers or avoid conflict with a family member or colleague. An improvement in your communication skills can help you better express your opinion or feelings. These improvements can help you everywhere, from the boardroom to the bedroom.

When asked what effective communication skills mean to them, the average person often forgets about the role of listening. Being a strong and proactive listener is integral in communicating effectively. Effective communication skills are as much about listening as they are about speaking. Active listening is an important component of understanding the person or people you are communicating with, and allows you to better reach out to them. By effectively communicating feelings of grief, happiness, or remorse, the individual improves their ability to empathize and sympathize with those around them.

By increasing his or her ability to communicate, the individual greatly enhances their opportunities for personal growth.

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Filed Under: Articles, Communicating, Guest Author Tagged With: active listening, communication barriers, communication improvement, confidence issues, effective communication skills, eye contact, leadership abilities, listener, personal growth, social interaction

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