The sixth session of the Well-Being Beyond Measure series focuses on understanding different methods and styles of communication. Whitney discusses passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication, and explores the challenges with each. She encourages listeners to understand their unique communication style and offers ways to improve empathy and open-mindedness. Specific advice and resources are provided for shifting towards assertive communication.
Resources and people mentioned:
- Princeton University
- How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world
- People Aren’t Meant to Talk This Much
- How to Use Assertive Communication (Very Well Mind)
- The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
- The Assertiveness Workbook
01:05 Understanding the Importance of Communication
02:24 Exploring Different Aspects of Communication
04:01 The Role of Empathy
04:44 The Impact of Loneliness
10:26 The Influence of Social Media
22:02 Understanding Different Communication Styles
26:31 The Power of Assertive Communication
28:28 Personal Reflections
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