Author: Jessica Turner
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Be Clear and Communicate Your Thoughts
Do you ever feel like you know what you want to say, but when it comes time to use your words, they get jumbled? It happens to the best of us, and it can be uncomfortable or embarrassing when it does. There are ways of communicating more effectively which are learned skills. Through my years…
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Top 10 Common Mistakes That Lead to Breakdowns in Communication
Understanding these ten roadblocks can foster greater communication and bring about more clarity during interactions. Assuming Instead of Clarifying Assuming the other person knows what you mean or need without telling them Not checking for understanding periodically during a conversation Poor Listening Listening to respond rather than to understand Getting distracted (by phones, thoughts, multitasking)…
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Advocating For Yourself – Navigating Life After Suffering a Stroke
Things change in the blink of an eye! One day you’re making plans for tomorrow, the next day you’re being bombarded by medical professionals, updating you on your condition. Condition? What condition? What happened? First of all, pump the brakes. These people are here to help, and they want to assist you in any way…
