Breaking Barriers To Effective Communication – What They Are And How To Overcome Them

Our emotions are a major barrier to effective communication. It is a known fact that when you start yelling at someone, they stop listening. Also, when you are upset, angry or hurt, you are not as in tune to the conversation as you would be if you were calm. One way to overcome this barrier is to give yourself time to process your emotions and cool down before engaging in conversation. If you are overly upset, you may not be able to fully convey your feelings, thoughts and wishes. Also, this can cause the recipient of the message to take a much more closed stance or shut down and fail to engage. Learning to express your emotions in a healthier manner is a key component to overcoming this barrier to communication.

Also, in a world that is rapidly becoming more of a global society, language may be a major barrier to effective communication. When a person moves to a new country and must learn a new language, there are many ups and downs. If you find yourself in this situation (or you know someone who just moved to your area from another country), try to learn as much about their language and culture as possible. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to teach them about your language and culture.

Communication is the giving and receiving of information in a variety of ways. Sometimes, communication goes smoothly; however, there are times when you may experience numerous barriers to effective communication. By recognizing these barriers, you are in a better position to overcome them and become a great communicator.

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