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9 Ways To Maintain Healthy Communication

Talking thoughtfully takes time.

Lauren Hernandez

Jun 12, 2019

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9 Ways To Maintain Healthy Communication

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We all like to talk, but sometimes people might misinterpret or not understand what exactly you are trying to say. Relationships and friendships aren't perfect- they take time to master and maintain. Communicating in a healthy manner is essential to have strong, collaborative conversations that are productive and not destructive. Here are 9 ways to maintain healthy communication.

1. Put the phone down.

2. Give your undivided attention to whoever needs you.

3. Listen, and listen carefully.

4. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

5. If you need clarification, say so.

6. Let everyone civilly express their emotions.

7. Be open-minded to what others have to say.

8. Try not to interrupt the speaker if they are sharing something extremely personal.

9. Respect one another.

"The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply." ― Stephen R. Covey

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9 Ways To Maintain Healthy Communication

Talking thoughtfully takes time.

1. Put the phone down.

2. Give your undivided attention to whoever needs you.

3. Listen, and listen carefully.

4. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

5. If you need clarification, say so.

6. Let everyone civilly express their emotions.

7. Be open-minded to what others have to say.

8. Try not to interrupt the speaker if they are sharing something extremely personal.

9. Respect one another.

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

27. When you can't stop laughing

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Coors Light Summer Brew:

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat

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Sam Adams Summer Ale

Hell or High Watermelon

Blue Moon Summer Honey

LandShark Lager

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75 degrees and sunny, plus, no humidity. I mean do I really need to say more?

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You'll get an effortless tan

You can exercise with a view

You don't have to worry about bug bites

In n Out all day, every day

We have outdoor concerts

We live where people vacation

Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

14. “You don’t know about me, but I bet you want to.”

15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

20. “Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to fall in love with me.”

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1. "Talk about a dream
Try to make it real
You wake up in the night
With a fear so real
Spend your life waiting
For a moment that just don't come
Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)