We all want to be better communicators, right? I know I do. Like most things in life, improving our communication is a process and it takes intentional work to help us break old habits and create new ones. Join me as I discuss some specific toxic patterns that we all need to break and what we can do instead.

[04:13] Communication skills are so important to be a healthy adult.

[06:14] We often fall into old habits and patterns. To change that we have to work on learning new skills and break the old patterns...

[08:56] Interrupting

[10:38] "Shoulding" over everyone.

[11:36] Generalizing (always, never, etc).

[12:42] Yelling

[14:29] Threats and ultimatums.

[16:40] Pointing & physical intimidation.

[18:48] Criticizing & name calling

[19:46] Shaming

[20:51] Stonewalling

If you start working on these areas and push past the awkward early stages, you WILL see progress in your relationships. Don't give up!

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