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Technology can have positive or negative impact on social interactions - 1 views

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    Many people are involved in an abundant number of relationships through technology, but sometimes the quantity of these associations leaves people feeling qualitatively empty.
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A New Stress on Communication Skills - NYTimes.com - 0 views

  • ''Most important, I tell people to try to not be so intent on scoring their own points that they miss the gist of what someone else is saying to them,'' Ms. Conrad said. ''Too much conversation is really confrontation. In business, you've got to keep your emotions out of the discussion if you want to hear things right.''
    • nathan100930819
       
      Important point--it's so easy to get lost in what you think is right
  • 'Speaking, you have the opportunity to bring the force of your personality into play.'' she said. ''Some of the things I teach people is how to use eye contact and body language effectively to emphasize a point and how to modulate their voices to keep out patronizing, petulant or aggressive tones that turn off an audience.''
  • I teach managers how to use humor to their advantage in dealing with employees.''
    • nathan100930819
       
      An interesting approach, though a person should be careful when dealing with people from a different cultural background as they might not 'get' the humour.
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Effective Intrapersonal Communication | Chron.com - 2 views

  • Mentally prioritizing your current or daily work tasks is a strategy you can use to improve the way you orient your thoughts and complete goals
  • Creating a mental list of tasks beginning with the easiest and leaving the most complicated for last allows you to accomplish lots of tasks early in the day -- this will give you a sense of accomplishment
    • nathan100930819
       
      I think this is good advice, particularly where study is concerned.
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  • For example, if you know being hungry makes you irritable, make sure to eat when your stomach tells your brain it needs food
  • According to Be Legendary, a professional team building company, setting a 10-minute timer at your desk or in your office can give you a structured amount of time to examine your thoughts and focus on reducing anxiety
  • This form of intrapersonal communication works to diffuse the tension that can rise from too many conflicting thoughts
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    An article with techniques on improving intrapersonal communication
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    An article on developing intrapersonal skills that can help you get things done
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