Emapthy Day

Greetings  World Empathy Day Participants:

Communication Tip #164:  How to Unstuff Your Clogged Feelings

Feeling clogged up... in the head? Are you afraid to hurt someone's
feelings or what they might say if you express what is on your mind?
So, you don't express, and you hold it in? Then maybe you are
emotionally clogged up, like eating too much and not being able or
wanting to move.

I was like that and when I finally let it out, it was like rage. My
friend told me I need to express myself as much as possible to relieve
this pressure. Easier said than done.  Well I did start to express
myself and magic happened.  I felt emotionally unclogged,

Holding your thoughts is a hindrance to honest communication. Holding
too many thoughts can help develop hate and depression. When you do
express yourself you will open a pressure valve and let negative
energy out.  It feels great!

The Tip:
To relieve built up frustration, depression or anger express what you
want as much as possible.

The Gem:  Important

When you do express yourself, make sure you make a request to them
that will help keep the other stay connected to the communication,
such as:

"Can you tell me how you feel about what I said?"

This type of request values your listener and will help them to
express honestly, too.  Give them a chance to speak so you really
understand their needs.

It takes only a few seconds to help maintain your emotional batteries,
otherwise you may stay in a depleted state and develop more anger,
fear, guilt or depression instead of having life enriching energy.

May you find ways to meet all your  needs.

Rick Goodfriend
Founder - World Empathy Day
www.walkyourtalk.org