What is intrapersonal communication?

• Inner monologue
• Self-talk
• The thoughts we pay attention to and ruminate over
• The Stillness that Ryan Holiday is talking about

Why is it important?

• Affects our mental health and well being
• Transfers to our interpersonal communication and social interaction
• Promotes critical thinking
• Sparks creativity
• Allows you the quiet time to come up with ideas
• Helps us quiet the mind esp because we default to our devices that we’re not connecting with other people and not even taking time to connect with ourselves

How can it improve our interpersonal communication?

• If we have positive self-talk and a positive attitude, we will reflect that in our interactions
• Can help keep you in check during your interactions
• Helps you keep your authenticity in line (am I being fake or not)
• Helps you listen well and makes you aware more of your responses and how well thought out and crafted they are. (thinking before you speak)
• Helps you positively interpret ambiguous or even hurtful comments or tones

How do we activate our intrapersonal communication muscles?

• Actively make it a point of giving clout to the positive self-talk
• Do introspection
• Mediation, exercise, being outdoors, sauna
• Unplug and quiet the noise
• So that you can listen to the inner voice
• Pay attention to your dreams, what makes you happy
• Create a vision board to help you figure out what you want out of life
• Ask yourself what makes me happy?
• Make sure it is your answer and not society’s answer
• Don’t answer in a way of what is expected of you

What are the barriers to intrapersonal communication?

• Sensations do not mean self-talk
• Sensations often warrant intrapersonal communication
• Often, we have sensations that prevent intrapersonal communication from being experienced
• There’s a big difference between feeling a sensation and deliberately having the conversation with yourself
• Not taking time for solitude and to have alone time

About the Author and the Explearning Academy:

Mary Daphne is an expert in communication, executive interpersonal skills, and personal development. She is the founder of the Explearning Academy, a platform dedicated to helping individuals enhance their social fluency, boost their careers, and elevate their social game. Through immersive group coaching programs like the Executive Communication Lab and self-guided journeys, participants gain the social superpowers and career catapults they've been searching for. If you're ready to take your negotiation skills to the next level and connect with like-minded individuals, visit academy.explearning.co and explore the various plans available. Join the Explearning Academy community and unlock your full potential.

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