Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
146. Stress Resets: How to Change Your Internal Dialogue to Communicate Better
Jun 11, 2024
Jenny Taitz, a clinical psychologist and UCLA professor, dives into the crucial relationship between stress and communication. She reveals how our internal dialogue often fuels stress and offers tools to recalibrate our self-talk. Taitz introduces her G.I.V.E. framework—being Gentle, Interested, Validating, and Easy-mannered—as a pathway to better conversations. Listeners learn techniques to redirect negative thoughts and enhance empathy, ultimately transforming their interactions with themselves and others.
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Quick takeaways
- Manage stress by adjusting internal dialogue for better communication with others.
- Enhance communication by embodying empathy through being gentle, interested, validating, and easy in manner.
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The Stress Cycle: Escalation and Coping Strategies
Stress tends to escalate when faced with challenging situations, leading to negative thoughts and physical tension. This cycle often prompts emotional reactions or avoidance. Effective stress management involves recognizing these escalation points to make coping easier. Strategies like resetting your mind by changing thought patterns, relaxing facial expressions to promote acceptance, and practicing opposite action to counter stress-inducing behaviors can transform how stress is managed.
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