Perspectives

Coaching can be so valuable. Coaches listen attentively, reflect back your thoughts, promote clarity, and provides a safe and trusting environment for discussion. That comes in handy if you need a new perspective, like when your find yourself emotional while interacting with family members, friends or people at work. Instead of  identifying the emotion, you respond from your frame of reference.  You interject your values, opinions, and emotions.

If your not feeling well, experiencing side effects of medication, or distracted, can you really be cognizant of what the different perspectives are of those around you? Are you responding in a manner that promotes effective communication or are you missing some of the cues and body language that enhance the interaction?

If you notice, in the course of any interaction, your opinions or emotions surfacing, stop and listen fully to the other person. Allowing others to  fully express themselves honors them and promotes healthy communication. Later you can identify the cause for any reactions you are experiencing.

Remembering that people see things from their own perspective helps to eliminate any expectation or distortion present in your thinking.  And, it helps you transform the whole communicative process for the better. Accept the challenge to recognize what perspectives you bring to the conversation.