Communication Skills - A Personal Workshop

In order to be able to give positive feedback to others, you will also have to train yourself to look for the positive in them and what they are doing.

If you can get yourself to focus on all the good things that you usually take for granted, you will build up a positive appreciation of healthy psychological functioning which will give you an inner-belief of strength and realistic balance.

How can you train your mind? It is quite simple, really. Get the tongue looking for and acknowledging the good teeth! Make yourself aware of all the wonderful, good, positive things in your life and express gratitude for them.
You can begin by giving yourself some feedback. Dedicate a few minutes every day to acknowledging what you have done well, what you are grateful for, and what you appreciate about your life.

What statement do you see?
Opportunitiesarenowhere
Is this what you see?
Opportunities are nowhere
Or is this what you see?
Opportunities are now here
It all depends upon how you look at it. But most people are naturally inclined to look at things in a certain way.

Our intentions and reasons seem so logical to us that we assume that they are perfectly clear to everyone else. This is often not the case.
To ensure clarity of intention, make sure you always provide a ‘Why’.

“No, no! The adventures first,explanations take such a dreadful time.”
Lewis Carroll

If the request included a reason, there would be a much quicker satisfying of a child’s curiosity and a deeper understanding of why things need to be done.

Using silence and pauses.
Maintaining a relaxed and confident posture.
Facing the person you are addressing.
Maintaining eye contact.
Speaking consciously.
Eliminating ‘Irritators’ and unnecessary ‘Softeners’.

Use gravitas to project confidence by:
Ensuring that your emotions are under control.
Speaking at a calm and measured pace.
Talking softly.

“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.”
Leonardo da Vinci