July 15, 2010 Expect Communication to Wear You Out
Don’t be surprised if today – indeed, the rest of the week – is a superbly frustrating time for communication.
It’s not so much that you have difficulty conveying your thoughts effectively, although there might be a bit of that…it’s that you may find yourself feeling sick and tired of talking! The silence that results may feel awkward and you will likely feel pressured to speak what’s on your mind even though you don’t really want to.
My advice? Save yourself the trouble. Don’t answer the phone if you don’t feel like talking (as long as it’s not a critical call, like work or an emergency). Don’t launch your Internet chat programs. Delay unimportant e-mails. Ask for a rain check on a night out. Take this time for you – you don’t always have to be a social butterfly!
When it comes to intimate discussions, such as conversations had with those you can’t so readily avoid or may not want to avoid (a spouse, a roommate, etc.) be civil, but don’t be afraid to say “honey, I’m really exhausted and I just don’t feel like talking about this right now”. Maybe tomorrow you can revisit the issue with a clearer mind and more energy.
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