How to improve communication skills by giving up 1 habit

 There is 1 habit which spoils people's communication skills a lot. Do you know what that habit is?

The habit I am referring to is the need for people's approval. Many of us are worried of what others might think of our actions, words etc. We are scared to say and do things that we want to just because we are afraid of what the reaction of people would be.

This severely hampers our communication and social skills. The people who are known to have charisma, charm and lots of self-confidence are usually people who do not worry of other's approval and do and say things according to their will.

I am not saying that you should not care at all for other's feelings and reactions. Infact, man is a social animal and has to show regard for other people's opinions. But if you are overly worried about others opinions in most of your daily interactions and conversations with people, then you need to do something about it.

When we let go of the habit of constantly seeking other's approval for all our actions, then we free ourselves up to express our mind openly.

I don't imply that you should not care for other's feelings. What I am saying is that you should care for them in a positive way and not in a negative manner.

You may avoid saying or doing something if you feel that others might get hurt because of it. Or you might hold yourself back out of genuine respect, love or sympathy for the other person. That is fine, but if you hold yourself back because of fear of the other person that is where the problem is and you need to try and overcome this problem.

I hope this article will inspire you to overcome the habit of needing other's approval for your actions. If at all you care for other's approval, it should be because of love, respect etc, and not out of fear.

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