Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin By Dianna Booher— Would a great conversation substitute for your next Advil or Valium? You might be surprised. In fact, consider the following “check-up” questions related to your personal communication habits: Has your talk at work become nothing more than a recital of the day’s news or project updates? Has your talk at home become nothing more than an exchange of schedules and to-do’s? What’s the most significant discussion you’ve had in the past month? (Does nothing come to mind?) How long has it been since someone really listened to you about a troubling situation? If your answers cause sadness rather than satisfaction, then you may need a communication adjustment. In fact, have you noticed that many of your colleagues, clients—and maybe even family members––resist a real conversation? Ten days ago I opened a ticket with the support team on a publishing site because my login no longer worked. … [Read more...] about Engage In Meaningful Conversations To Relieve Stress