A guide to not losing your cool while communicating with others
6. The Power of Listening is next, because, let's face it, you can't communicate with your mouth if you're not listening with your ears.
4. Empathy is Not a Competition is a great primer for this lesson, but let's be real, if you're still trying to one-up each other, this isn't going to help.
3. Compassion is a Compass will teach you the basics, but let's get real, you're probably still going to get lost in a sea of your own making.
So, here's the deal: Compassionate Communication 101
1. Be Present: Don't be that person who's always checking their phone. It's not a phone booth, folks.
2. Practice Active Listening: Repeat back what the other person is saying, but like, actually listen.
3. Speak with Intention: Don't just speak, think. And for the love of all that is peaceful, try not to be a jerk.
4. Empathize (but not too much): Find a balance between feeling sorry for others and not losing your own identity.
5. Breathe, for the Love of It: Inhale, exhale, repeat. It's like yoga, but without the mat.