Self Care September Day Seven: Phone a friend.
Sometimes in life we just need to phone a friend but have you ever just pondered the importance of interpersonal communication and how having good interpersonal skill will help you maintain long term relationships?? Interpersonal communication skills are essential to developing life skills. Being able to communicate well with others is pivotal for success. Strong positive interpersonal relationships are essential to achieving our success These are work relationships, family relationships, and even our relationships people in our local communities.
Here are the wonderful benefits for having good interpersonal skills:
Trust– Relationships are based on trust. When we trust others, we are more relaxed, comfortable and willing to be ourselves. This creates a genuine happiness with the people around us.
Support systems- Life has its ups and downs and having great interpersonal skills will allow you to build a great support system. These good, healthy relationships give support and encouragement to meet challenges at hand.
Listen with love- Communication is beyond just speaking eloquently. The biggest half is being able to listen. Listen with love, listen without judgment. In the end, when these relationships are built.. you will have the same.
Professional perks- People that you have a good relationship will be likely to give you a positive reference or referral. They’re more likely to speak praises about your strengths and character.
Shared celebration and happiness- Celebrating with loved ones makes success all the sweeter. Having good relationships means there’s a mutual care for one another and the strongest and best relationships are made when all parties give and receive.
