Develop your interpersonal skills and become a winner.

“The key to healthy communication is having a willingness to lay aside our defensive tendencies and accept responsibility for our part of the relationship”- Asa Don Brown

Interpersonal skills include communication, and interaction both in professional and private lives which will bring us career growth and true love respectively. Interpersonal skills are used in our everyday lives, where we use our verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate better both individually and socially. It is important to maintain a calm and confident exterior while speaking to an important person by developing interpersonal skills which will make you popular and desirable in your field of work.

Here are some ways you can develop your interpersonal skills:

1. Have a grasp on your language:

Reading books and having correct grammar skills will enhance your speaking naturally. Many introverts have trouble socializing with people and yet they are very skilled when it comes to writing. Such shyness can be overcome by having good confidence and body language that can make your stance clear and overpowering.

2. Speak in front of a mirror:

You are your own best critic. Try to speak on any chosen topic in front of a mirror and listen to how you sound. This works best by switching your phone off, closing doors and windows and keeping away all distractions. Try to debate with yourself on who will help you make corrections and help you practice your verbal skills.

3. Focus on listening:

Many a time, people tend to speak more than listen. This is a bad habit when you are trying to communicate with someone. Hence, try to listen to what the other person has to say before providing your thoughts on the matter. Developing patience, without getting angry or upset, while conversing with someone is the key to better interpersonal skills.

4. Improve self-esteem:

Doubting you own skills is never good for you. Believe in yourself and carry your own personality with great confidence so that others will find you intimidating. Once you swallow your own self-belief, your entire personality will come off as weak and boring. If you want to make an impact while conversing, you will have to work on your own self-belief, self-esteem and other qualities that make you better than others.

N.B: These are few tips. You can follow more of your own thinking for developing your personal skills.