Interpersonal Relations

 How we can improve our Interpersonal Relationships:

According to the American Psychological Association, human relationships are complex and dynamic systems that develop in response to a multitude of environmental influences, including culture, time and emotion, technology, social interactions, health and disease, and personal goals. It is generally believed that healthy interpersonal relations require more than just communication skills, they need the whole being of the individual for optimal growth. NATIVE ASYNC

To be successful in interpersonal relations, the skill of understanding our surroundings is critical in ensuring the success of our personal goals. The ability to read others’ body language and facial expressions is invaluable when having conversations with other people. If you don’t know how to read your counterpart’s non-verbal cues in communication, then this can negatively impact your effectiveness.

This means that as soon as we get into a conversation, we should give ourselves due consideration and take ourselves seriously if we feel someone isn’t paying attention to us. We should also listen with an open mind to ensure a positive experience and take action on what we hear. When listening to other people’s stories, do not judge them or their actions. Asking questions may seem like blunt inquiries but it can help us understand where another person is coming from before asking. Lastly, be aware of what you say and how much you say. An effective listener can recognize what one wants and needs to be changed  These types of things should reflect our expectations. There is always room for improvement regardless of the way it is perceived by everyone. For example, if someone is frustrated with something and their eyes show extreme anger, it may mean they’re experiencing some kind of psychological issue rather than simply trying to vent their frustration over something else. A good listener recognizes the difference between two individuals and takes into account and improves upon what they might be going through. It is also wise to practice self-awareness. Self-awareness doesn’t necessarily involve self-disclosure; however, it is about acknowledging what we think, feel, and wo. Self-awareness allows us to see what we can change and how we might be contributing to our perceptions of ourselves. Being self-aware makes any relationship more manageable because you can start making adjustments to bring yourself back down to the ate and become more relaxed and willing to share your thoughts and feelings with your partner. With self-awareness, it is a lot easier to talk about all emotions, negative or positive. Allowing yourself to feel and let your mind process the emotional energy sent up can make for an easy conversation. Lastly, practice kindness toward others no matter who it is. While this may take some effort on the part of the individual, it is a great step toward developing good interpersonal relationships. It will help you be more present when talking to other people. Not only will people respond positively when you are nice and kind towards them, but your mood will improve, and you will be happier when interacting with them as well. Be genuine and considerate. When someone feels comfortable and loved, it is easy for them to share their true self. You are likely to have lots of fun, so be genuinely pleasant to others and yourself Make the same effort when communicating with your spouse. By being sincere and genuine with each other, you both can find a level of peace that would otherwise elude you if you were not honest with each other. Be sure to show patience. No matter what happens during t day, don’t expect instant results. Give yourself time to let go truly relax, and let go of any negative feelings. Also, be sure to set realistic goals that you can achieve with the end goal of keeping the peace that exists within you at both ends of the conversation. Lastly, show respect and civility when interacting with your peers. Respecting their feelings and responding appropriately will help keep friendships intact. Communicate with one another clearly by demonstrating a willingness to listen and asking open questions Another type of respectful communication is sharing what you want and needs. Be sure to respect your colleagues if you aren’t able to show respect for them right away. Lastly, listen with an open mind and be curious. Listening and questioning what your counterparts are saying allow you to better decipher where they’re coming from and what they’re thinking. They want to hear your thoughts and ideas. Don’t use silence to cover up your answers! Do not allow your thoughts to cloud your judgment.

Social media has provided us with an enormous amount of tools to express ourselves and understand others’ ideas and opinions. While it may sometimes feel overwhelming and clunky to use, there are ways to learn how to communicate well with our friends and acquaintances by connecting on Facebook, using Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. We can begin doing this now to avoid potentially destructive habits when speaking about current events such as politics, religion, race, or sexual orientation. People are very unpredictable at times, and it is not always wise to try to put everything right away. We should instead learn how to effectively react, express ourselves and respond with tact and wisdom when someone is upset with us. Sometimes we need to get under the skin of our friends, while most others want nothing but to enjoy spending time with us. Be open-minded and show respect to who is around you. Show respect and dignity by showing that you’re happy regardless of how someone is feeling. Most importantly, show love and kindness, which are essential elements in building lasting interpersonal bonds.