Communication

Communication within our families is very important it enables us to let our family members express there wants, needs and concerns. With open and honest communication it provides an atmosphere that lets us see how we care and love each other. It is through communication that families can solve problems or be there for each other in times of needs. How well do you communicate?  I think communication is one of the biggest aspects of marriage and family that should be used correctly. There are many different types of ways we humans communicate. Now look around and count how many people are on their phones, I would guess most everyone is. This is the number one way we communicate today. Now while we are on this note I want to tell you the 3 ways of communication. Words, tone, and non-verbal, this are how we communicate effectively.  Now the usage of our phones eliminates two of those types of communication leaving us with just words. The crazy thing is that 14% of how we communicate comes from words which leaves 35% tone and 51% is non-verbal. No wonder why people do not know how to communicate well, because we do not use non verbal and tones when we are glued to our phones. This may or may not cause us to have a hard time communicating with our family members. I want to help out a suggest ways we can communicate well with our family members.  

• Have family counsels
• Be an active listener
• Pay attention to non verbal messages
• Set family goals
• GET OFF YOUR PHONE 
• Be positive

These are ways that could help a family communicate very well. In my own family we have family meetings every night after prayers to say what is planned for the next day. It makes it easier for us to know what we are expected to do that day. It also makes us closer as a family and, it helps us communicate in many different ways. I am very grateful for that.