How many times have you wished you had said something, or worse, wished you hadn’t said something you truly felt?

If you had just been more open and honest with that individual, how many disappointments or damaged relationships could you have avoided?

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably experienced it more than once.

It raises questions in my mind. If we were able to express our thoughts and feelings clearly, how would our lives be different? Effective, transparent, and sincere communication is crucial, but it may also be difficult.

The good news is that you have the ability to change things by improving your communication skills, even though it does take practise.

The following will assist you in having honest communication:

1. Be open and honest. This means that you ought to be forthright and truthful with both people and yourself. You can’t effectively express your needs and desires to others if you’re not honest with yourself. These “harmless” little lies can quickly turn into major issues if you conceal your desires or sentiments or act as though everything is fine when it’s not. Opening up to people can be frightening, but when you do it, you get to experience the best possible relationship—which is something you deserve!

2. How many times did your desire to be correct escalated a straightforward conversation into a furious dispute? Consider asking yourself, “Do I want to be right, or do I want to be happy?” The next time you find yourself in a scenario like this. After weighing your options, decide if it’s really worth fighting for. What do you think? The majority of the time, the response is virtually always “No.” Never forget that the world ultimately needs more compassionate, understanding, and loving people than it does judgmental or ardent critics.

3. How often have you heard someone tell you, “You’re not listening to me,” or “I didn’t say that!” We listen with our ears so much of the time, but we forget to listen with our hearts. This becomes much more crucial when you’re with someone who finds it difficult to express themselves clearly. Always keep in mind that listening is the art of connecting with someone else so that you can completely comprehend both what they are saying and how they are feeling.

The next time you’re conversing, pay attention to their energy, emotions, and body language in addition to their words and make use of your gut!