Becoming A Calm Mom: Strategy #3

We are at midway point in the calm mom strategies. Today's strategy is one that I need much practice with in my everyday life.

Now, I am good at communicating and delivering a specific message for the most part. In contrast, if one finds me tired, agitated, or the recipient is not seeming to be hearing (aka agreeing) with my stance; then we do have problems with my ability at being an effective communicator. Who is with me?

Becoming  A Calm Communicator

Avoid being a passive or aggressive communicator: ·         Passive communication: Passive communicators try hard to appease others, but their own needs are not met ·         Aggressive communicators: Aggressive communicators look out for themselves, but they neglect the needs and feelings of others. Be a Calm Communicator by using Assertive Communication: ·         Assertive communicators have their own needs met and look out for the needs and feelings of others. To Be A Calm Communicator: ·         Consider the other person’s perspective. ·         Voice your own perspective. ·         Tell the other person what you need. ·         Offer a solution that might be equally acceptable to both parties.

Ledley, D.R. (2009). Becoming a calm mom: How to manage stress and enjoy the first year of motherhood. Washington, DC. American Psychological Association.

Question of the Day: Are you a passive, aggressive, or assertive communicator?

Michelyn Cynthia