Can You Fake It Til You Become It? Blog 1, Due Tues Feb 5th

Good communication is the foundation of successful relationships, both personal and professional. We learned this week how our communication with ourselves (intrapersonal communication) affects the SELF.  So, does our nonverbal communication (facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, etc) also affect how we feel about ourselves?  Recent research has shown that we can actually change our brains by our nonverbals.

Watch the Following TED Video on the Power of Nonverbals

 

Nonverbal Podcast by Amy Cuddy

 

This weekend, purposely change your nonverbals for 2 minutes (positively or negatively) as demonstrated in the above video and blog about the results.

Welcome to Interpersonal Communication Class!

As we explore what makes relationships tick, we will be covering topics such as: listening, friendships, intimate relationships, workplace issues, family dynamics, love, and conflict strategies. You will have several opportunities to reflect on your own relationships and communication style to find ways to improve all facets of your life. As part of this journey together, I will post the latest studies and hot topics related to interpersonal communication on this blog. Your job is to respond with an example to either confirm or disagree with the posting by sharing insights from your own experiences, or one you've found on a TV show, movie, or research. Feel free to comment on others' postings, and also post any interesting (articles, links, videos, books, tweets, jokes, etc.) related to communication and one-on-one relationships. I look forward to blogging with you!

Dr. Karin Wilking
Northwest Vista College