I’ve been studying internal communication and the importance of being honest and in touch with your self.

This search has prodded me to ask the question, what does good internal communication look like?

Here are 4 easy to integrate habits I’ve come across that courage healthy self-communication.

1. Internally inquire. Make purposeful introspection a frequent event. Don’t be afraid to look within and ponder what you want. Anything from, “what does my ideal day look like?” to “what is my life purpose?” can only be answered by you, and rightly so.
2. Be assertive. You communicate self-respect when you advocate for yourself, which of course requires that you know what you want to advocate for.  You can be assertive in defining what your needs are, how you manage your health or confronting an unhealthy interpersonal dynamic. This communicates to yourself, and others, that you honor yourself.
3. Practice mindfulness. I firmly believe that alone time is a key part of personal development. Just having time to sit in silence, alone with your thoughts. Delve deeply into exactly how you are feeling or what you are thinking. Mindfulness helps you do this without judging what you are experiencing, allowing you to communicate openness and acceptance to yourself.
4. Write it out. Keeping a journal or some written form of introspection allows you to track and see your growth and development.

Before you can communicate proficiently with others, you must first be able to proficiently communicate with yourself.