Communication

Why do we fail to communicate?

We are too busy

We do not know the answer

We need a break

That family is annoying

They have asked the same question 50 times

Well someone else told me this

She told me that

Fear of the unknown

The list can go on for days, but there is one thing I have learned.  The more you communicate, the easier it is to deal with even the hardest of all parents.  All anyone wants is an idea of what is going on and what the future holds.  Although we may not have all those answers, we are equip with tools to communicate in a manner to help others feel comfortable.  

If you are too busy, let someone know a timeline of when you will be able to communicate back to them.

If you do not know the answer, find it out.  The internet has the answer to everything.  Although it may not be the right answer, it can start to formulate critical thinking and direct you in the way to find out or who to address to inquire and find out information.

We may need a break from stressors.  Communicate why you need to step away, and give a timeline of when you can come back to address needs.

Who cares if someone is annoying.  Although they may be annoying, they are human.  We learn differently and what makes sense to me, might not make sense to you.

The same question may be asked 50 times, and 10 different people may answer it differently each time.  That is why the question is asked so many times.  

Fear of the unknown.  Do not fear what you do not know.  You will figure it out.

Communicate.  Get off Facebook and communicate face to face.  We have lost face to face communication and if the answer is not in our face we are threatened.