No matter how you look at it, communication is hard! It’s avoided, dodged, vague, and confusing. It’s a chore, repetitive, rewarding, discouraging and challenging. It’s never easy or perfect. And it’s never finished.
BUT…why?!
What is it about communication that makes it so complex? Or, in reality, is it simple and I make it complicated? (probably so!)
I’m learning that healthy communication isn’t about “striving to get it done,” but about “striving to do it right”! I’m learning that communicating well is more than following a list of rules. I’m learning that when we focus on communicating well, information is more likely to be retained than written off. But how do we do that? I honestly have no idea, but I can tell you some questions I’ve been trying to ask myself lately…
- Is the amount of information I’m trying to communicate retainable (or am I just saying it so I can say I’ve said it)?
- Am I focused on communicating the MOST important thing (or do I expect them to know what the most important thing is)?
- Does the frequency of my communication consider others’ schedules (or do I just drop an email every time I have a thought)?
- Am I communicating in a way that shows I want to create a healthy conversation (or am I just unloading information on them)?
I’m not saying I am a whiz at communication or have these questions down…I definitely don’t! I’m just trying my best to pay more attention to what, when, & how I communicate with others! 
Just what I’m learning…
