98. Conscious Communication Via Text and Social Media
“If we want to communicate consciously via text messaging or social media, then we need to be aware that we are using a different medium of communication and we cannot have the same kind of interaction that we have in person or over the phone,” explains host and transformative communication coach Alejandra. Today, she cultivates awareness around the importance of conscious communication when using text messaging and social media.
The intent behind your message can easily be misconstrued when communicating via text message or over a social media platform. With misunderstandings being at the root of so many conflicts, it can be quite beneficial to engage in conscious communication. Instead of responding with an emoji which could be seen as dismissive, or sending texts with incomplete thoughts that could cause confusion, take some extra time to make sure what you have written is a clear and complete thought. Additionally, instead of simply liking a social media post, take a moment to actually type out a response. This will show the receiver that you are truly listening to and valuing what they have to say.
With more communication occurring via social media and text messaging nowadays, it is more important than ever to engage in conscious communication in order to avoid misunderstandings. The next time you go to send a text message, slow down and make sure you have written out your complete thought, as this will help to avoid miscommunication.
Quotes
• “If we want to communicate consciously via text messaging or social media, then we need to be aware that we are using a different medium of communication. So we cannot have the same kind of interaction that we have in person or over the phone.” (8:29-8:50 | Alejandra)
• “Please take a few seconds to finish your thought before you hit send.” (13:27-13:34 | Alejandra)
• “When you write a social media post, I suggest you tell people exactly what you would like to receive as a response.” (17:21-17:29 | Alejandra)
• “When you respond to a post on social media, if you didn't read the text and you just liked the picture or the video, then type and actually say ‘I liked your photo’.” (18:16-18:35 | Alejandra)
• “When we are communicating consciously, we are aware of how we are communicating.” (20:24-20:29 | Alejandra)
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