Author: Jessica Turner
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The Power of Facial Expressions in Nonverbal Communication
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If posture is the frame of communication, facial expressions are the headline. Our face is often the first thing people notice when we interact, and it carries an enormous amount of emotional and social information. Without saying a word, a raised eyebrow, a smile, or a furrowed brow can shift the tone of a conversation…
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Task Initiation—Beating Procrastination
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How to Get Started When You Don’t Feel Like It We’ve all been there—staring at a blank page, a messy room, or a long to-do list, knowing we need to start but feeling stuck. Sure, it would be easier to move onto something like relaxing, watching TV, taking a nap, or surfing the web. Unfortunately,…
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Confident Communication Strategies That Make an Impact
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Confidence in communication isn’t about being the loudest person in the room—it’s about being clear, authentic, and intentional with your message. Whether you’re speaking in a professional meeting, giving feedback, or having a tough personal conversation, confident communication helps others trust and understand you. Here are some strategies you can start using today. 1. Start…
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How to Repair a Communication Breakdown
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Even in the best relationships—whether at work, with family, or among friends—communication doesn’t always go smoothly. A misunderstood text, a rushed conversation, or assumptions left unchecked can easily lead to confusion, tension, or even conflict. The good news? A communication breakdown doesn’t have to be the end of the story. With a little awareness and…
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How to Be a Better Active Listener
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We’ve all been in conversations where we walk away thinking, “They didn’t hear a word I said.” Maybe the other person was distracted, interrupted constantly, or rushed to give advice without really understanding. On the flip side, we’ve also experienced the opposite: someone giving us their full attention, making us feel heard and valued. That…
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The Power of Word and Sentence Stress in Communication
When we think about communication, we often focus on vocabulary and grammar. But there’s another element that carries just as much—if not more—weight: stress. In English, the way you stress words and syllables can completely change how your message is understood. Misplacing stress may cause confusion, while using it effectively can make your speech clearer,…
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Finding Your Authentic Voice
How Speech Therapy Helps You Sound Like You Everyone has a voice story. Some people feel their voice doesn’t match who they are—they may sound too young, too soft, too monotone, or even too harsh. Others struggle with changes after illness, injury, or stress. And some simply don’t feel comfortable using their voice in certain…
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What Is Stuttering?
Stuttering is more than just “getting stuck” on a word—it’s a disruption in the natural flow of speech. These disruptions, also called disfluencies, can look different for each person. They may appear as: Repetitive sounds at the start of a word (e.g., “b-b-ball”) Whole-word repetitions (e.g., “can, can, can you help me?”) Syllable repetitions (e.g.,…
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Tone of Voice: The Hidden Power of Nonverbal Communication
We often focus on what we say, but just as important is how we say it. Tone of voice—the pitch, pace, volume, and emotion carried in our speech—shapes meaning far beyond the words themselves. A single phrase can be interpreted in multiple ways depending on tone: consider how “I’m fine” can sound sincere, sarcastic, annoyed,…
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Flexible Thinking—The Key to Adaptability
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How to Pivot When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned Life rarely goes exactly the way we expect. A meeting gets rescheduled, the computer crashes, traffic causes delays, or someone else’s priorities suddenly become urgent. That’s where flexible thinking—a core executive function skill—comes in. Think of a time when life threw you a curveball and you…
