Intrapersonal Communication

The Power of  Intrapersonal Conversation 

In simple terms this defines the conversation you have with yourself. This can be 'in your head' or out loud.

Ruesch and Bateson say "dialogue is the foundation for all discourse"


Types of Intrapersonal Conversation:

• Day dreaming 
• Nocturnal dreaming 
• Meditation 
• Putting thoughts onto paper (or electronic form)
• Gesticulating to yourself whilst undertaking inner dialogue 
• Talking out loud
• Conversation between parts of your own body I.e. I'm hungry

The benefits of intrapersonal conversation:

• You can help answer "what do I want and how can I get there"?
• Brainstorming ideas 
• 'Talking' through options 
• Prioritising your tasks
• Allows you to practice speeches and presentations out loud - this ensures things 'sound right' and your timing is accurate
• You can get 'things off your chest' out loud, thereby preventing things building up inside
• You gain an ability to understand yourself and help you to relate to and understand others

Taking a phrase from the Greek Oracle, leaders should not only know and care about their staff, but they need to "know thyself" as well.


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