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Adults, kids, and infants have a marvelous palette of emotions - neuro- chemical responses to our perceived inner and outer worlds. We acknow-ledge, repress, or ignore them, depending on our personality and situation. Our emotional intensity rises and falls moment by moment, and significantly affect our thinking, body, and behavior - including communication. When emotions are intense and/or complex ("above the ears"), people can't hear partner/s well or at all. Grow your awareness skill to monitor the E-level combinations you and any partner have in important situations:
When you're aware, you can choose which communication skills are most likely to fill your and your partner's current needs well enough. If your true Self leads your other subselves, respectful empathic listening usually lowers partners' E-levels so they can hear (vs. agree with) you. Try it! |
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