What is open communication & why should I care?
Ever said something you regret? Open communication enables you to convey what you’re feeling and thinking while building empathy for the other person. It’s judgment-free, blame-free, and regret-free.
While it may sound woo-woo, the way we speak can be the difference between shutting someone out and helping them get closer to you.
How do I do it?
Steps to open communication:
Assume there’s truth to what another person is saying. Acknowledge it.
Empathize with them. What must they be feeling or thinking?
Ask more about what they’re feeling/thinking.
Tell them how you feel (“I feel you’re crazy” is not a feeling…).
How do I get better?
Test out how you communicate first here.