MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'communicate'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:12:07 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062525&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FCEhqG7Kd9sI%2F This was our second theme based week on Success Begins Today. The theme was communication and featured a free book giveaway. Theme: Communication Monday: Making A True Connection We all communicate, but do we truly connect? Tuesday: Communicating Your Title The words you use in your title say a lot about you. Choose wisely. Thursday: Google Plus: What Will You Write? A post about creating your about page for Google Plus and the Throne of Agony. Friday: Good Morning, Mike Guest post by Sarah McGaugh on using a greeting to change someone’s life. Links mentioned during the week: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. Sally Hogshead Fascinate Test Throne of Creative Agony Career Builder Article Google Plus Bird in your Hand Additional References: John Maxwell: Everyone Communicates Book Page K... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062525 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:16:23 +0100 5062525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704995&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fq42Bb0wplvg%2F Do you enjoy writing – or dread it? I write for a living, and I also coach writers and would-be writers, so I know just how tough it can be to get up the motivation and the courage to write. But in almost every job, you’re going to have to do some writing. You might also want to write for personal reasons: perhaps you’d like to write your memoir for your grandchildren, or you’re keen to write fiction or a blog. How can you make writing seem less terrifying – and more fun? #1: Write About What’s On Your Mind This is something which I still do from time to time, even though writing’s usually pretty effortless for me – and I know a lot of other people find it useful too. Write for ten minutes without stopping (set a timer) about any topic you like. You could write about your d... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704995 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:11:52 +0100 4704995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411742&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FVl4KxoZVXn0%2F Screw you! You Fu*k**g idiot. Did you forget to pay your brain bill? I don’t know why I waste my time with your stupid a**. With the destructive force of an enraged carnivorous animal that has tasted blood we use our tongues as uncontrollable weapons of mass destruction. Although the original intent is to passionately prove a point sometimes disagreements transform into a clash of raw emotion that is just as spontaneous as it is combustible. An argument is supposed to be a junction of ideas where different perspectives merge together cohesively to form a bond between two opposing viewpoints. Now they are an un-officiated cage match of mixed martial arts fighters inflicting demoralizing blow after blow in attempts to not only humiliate but also destroy anyone who dares to view things ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411742 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:19:51 +0100 4411742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4327079&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fcvg3OctOxZw%2F “To listen well, is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well, and it is as essential to all true conversation.” ~ Chinese Proverb Listening is the most important part of a true connection in conversation. When we listen, we gain knowledge and understanding about people and circumstances. Everyone wants to feel heard, but most times people prefer to talk rather than listen. Active listening requires empathy, affirmation and the ability to process and respond without taking over a conversation. When you listen to the world you will know more, build trust and increase your popularity with friends. Slave To The Cell Phone. How many times have you put a person on hold so that you could answer your cell phone or text a message during a conversation? Not only is this blatantly rude, b... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4327079 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 02:14:18 +0100 4327079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314235&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FoKBhXo3I3EE%2F Communication is always looked upon as key factor in a person’s overall growth whether in career, personal or professional relationships. Therefore to truly be successful, one of the major techniques that must be mastered is the art of communicating – understanding people and being understood by them. What is effective communication? Many people confuse communication with excessive talking. Effective communication is not excess talking. It’s actually talking less, saying more. It is the art of conveying a message effortlessly which most of the crowd understands and grasps quickly. I meet a lot of talented people who can deliver excellent results when it comes to their work but struggle when it comes to communication. They can’t express or explain what work they have done in a c... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314235 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:59:12 +0100 4314235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266324&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FLjVjoZTqJ_M%2F The fabric of your relationships is fragile. The words you use either sew the stitches tighter together, or loosen the seams until the fraying threads can barely hold themselves together. The wrong words can rip people apart and make them wonder if they ever had anything in common at all, the right ones can draw people closer and make them wonder how they ever lived apart. Your words are potent; used well, they can prove your argument, make others look up to you, and help you get what you want most from life. Used in anger or malice, they can cause more long term damage than a physical beating. Even the blackest bruises one day fade; a scarred soul is torn forever. Being able to control the language you use, regardless of setting, is a guaranteed way to become a more powerful, more con... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266324 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:37:48 +0100 4266324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230327&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FbF46ooENm3M%2F Though it might just make the world a better place a paragraph at a time, the art of letter writing is dying. The nails in the coffin are hammered an email at a time as the ink that once amplified human thought moves closer to memory (while the pixels multiply to replace them). But YOU know better. You know that in just a few minutes, you could give a boost to your inner confidence and improve the personal world of someone you love. The same communication that once required long weeks of anticipation is now available at the speed of a click, and often from your palm or pocket. The euphoria that once came with a fresh delivery of mail is in danger of disappearing forever. The art of writing letters to people we care about, including our friends, family, spouse, children and even ourselves, ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230327 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:19:46 +0100 4230327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225718&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F1e4lNhDtfY4%2F You’ve seen it before and you didn’t like it. A mom lobbing verbal grenades at her obnoxious children, a husband making his point with syllables of flaming anger, or an irate customer beating a clerk into submission with the subtlety of a tsunami. When your voice erupts in a detonation of decibels, you’ve lost control. The person on the receiving end of your ill temper (and manners) must either match your fury with their own fire or quench it with a cold shoulder. Volume doesn’t equal confidence. In fact, when someone is using an overly amplified voice to make their point, it’s an indication they’re teetering at the edge of uncertainty. Speak softly, with an even measure of clarity and confidence, and you will demolish defensive barriers and more easily invite the attention of ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225718 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:27:43 +0100 4225718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187068&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FnvPVVuBmWj0%2F As mentioned before, I like to focus on receptive and expressive intelligence, which I call CQ. Passive Aggressive Communicators (whom I call the PACs) have a low dose of CQ and can often trigger your own CQ to plummet as well. It takes a great deal of skill, self-empowerment, and candor to remain unfettered and productive around PACs. My way of dealing with these people is simple: when they are being slippery and elusive, I know I need to be forceful and direct. This cuts through their unclear communication and forces them to speak honestly. In the end, it’s better for everybody involved. You know you’re in the presence of a PAC if you start to think to yourself: “What is this person getting at? Why won’t they just say it?” “I don’t understand what this person is saying, bu... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187068 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:10:13 +0100 4187068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045412&cid=t_160855_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FHtEdJelM31U%2F There’s an area of your life you want to change, but you can’t achieve it on your own. Who do you turn to for help? Perhaps, your family. More than likely, your friends. Friendship is one of the most important support networks we have to rely on. Whenever possible, we aim to surround ourselves with folk whose advice, opinions, and practical assistance we value. When the going gets tough, it’s reassuring to know that you have at least a few individuals on your side, ready with encouraging words or an objective point of view on a difficult situation. But friends can actually stop you from moving forward with aspects of your life- without them knowing they’re doing it. You might think that there’s no way those people you’d call your ‘friends’ would ever want to hinder your goa... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045412 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:07:57 +0100 4045412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3798559&cid=t_160855_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-doctors-be-paid-to-communicate-with-patients%2F2010.07.28 I often hear from physicians that they would do a better job communicating with patients if they were adequately reimbursed for the time it took to do so. Given that certain types of physician-patient communications (patient education, care planning, etc.) can have quantifiable, therapeutic benefits for patients, I can see their point. I have no problem with physicians asking to be adequately reimbursed for services they provide, as long as they are high quality and add value. For example, teaching chronic disease patients how to care for themselves at home takes time and is critical to effective patient self care. In this role, physicians are called upon to be a provider of necessary information as well as a coach to encourage and support patients. But as evidence suggests, many physic... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3798559 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:00:34 +0100 3798559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607791&cid=t_160855_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F27%2F10-steps-for-making-twitter-a-powerful-pr-tool%2F Twitter can be one of the best ways to engage with patients and the media. As Twitter has evolved into a real-time news tool, it’s time to stop wondering about its value and start developing a real strategy. I recently read a post from Sally Falkow, a seasoned PR professional who blogs at the Proactive Report. She gave 10 tips to use in making Twitter a legitimate PR tool: 1. Find your Tweeple. (Your target audience/community) 2. Follow people who are talking about you, your brand and your industry 3. Set goals for your Twitter activity 4. Provide valuable content 5. Don’t treat Twitter like another broadcast medium 6. Tweet every day 7. Use Hashtags 8. Take note of the latest trends and buzz on Twitter 9. Be helpful 10. Expand from Twitter It seems to me that some... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607791 Fri, 28 May 2010 04:25:09 +0100 3607791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271205&cid=t_160855_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fb2PkvBy9334%2F Good relationships are made You know a happy couple when you meet one – they have a certain something. It doesn’t matter how long they’ve been together. Whatever the demographics, when you see a happy couple, you just know it! How do these couples stay in love, in good times and in bad? Fortunately, the answer isn’t through luck or chance. As a result of hard work and commitment, they figure out the importance of the following relationship “musts.” Because few couples know about all of the musts, I think of them as the relationship “secrets.” The 10 Secrets are; Develop a realistic view of committed relationships. Work on the relationship. Spend time together. Make room for “separateness.” Make the most of your differences. Don’t expect your partner to change; bu... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271205 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:11:16 +0100 3271205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254566&cid=t_160855_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fbrain-injured-patients-can-now.html Patients with severe brain injuries, can by controlling their thoughts, influence scans of their brain activity and answer simple questions.   They may retain awareness despite showing  no evidence of it.As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a co... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254566 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:05:00 +0100 3254566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796554&cid=t_160855_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fnew-facebook-style-toolbar-with-communication-center-and-featured-programs.html We just implemented a new "facebook" like toolbar which is available at the bottom of your browser. This toolbar has several features, such as a "who's online?" alert. This way you stay always and in immediately contact with your colleagues and "buddies"!This feature shows you, which "friends" are online/logged into Radiolopolis so that you may contact these people immediately in a private chat.Since many people are using facebook, we kept our toolbar features and style in a similar Read More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796554 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:39:29 +0100 2796554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1865660&cid=t_160855_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F416366264%2Fattack_antics_or_tone_tactics.html    Have you encountered an opinionated or narrow-minded person lately?  Listen to political ads for the upcoming election and you’ll hear one side put down the other with attacks that spay toxins like pesticides. Read anonymous commenters on blog and you’ll feel that same acidic spray. Here’s my question:   If opposing views enable people to collaborate top solutions together, how do we rewire attack antics into tone tactics at work? What have you done when people at your firm attack, or when outspoken people lack tone skills to hear or communicate several sides of key issues?Do people speak and feel heard where you work?    (Source: BrainBasedBusiness) BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1865660 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:33:10 +0100 1865660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502525&cid=t_160855_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F09%2Ftexting-through-your-grief%2F First it was cybertherapy. Now texting is making inroads into the national psyche, helping people work out tough emotional issues that under different circumstances, they might otherwise leave alone. A story at MSNBC describes how some people turn to texting to deal with a recent emotional trauma, with the inevitable quote from a psychologist suggesting that “although texting may be a beneficial way to cope with tribulations initially, it’s too superficial to help overcome life’s obstacles.” Really now? While the limits of texting are obvious (160 character limit, for instance), there’s actually been no research on this topic one way or another. So while common sense says you can’t text your way out of your feelings, I think texting can be just as help... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502525 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:36:31 +0100 1502525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1538748&cid=t_160855_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Fautism-and-the-gift-of-technology%2F A mother of as an Autistic child writes about how technology has been a huge blessing to her Autistic daughter by bringing her out of her shell and allowing her to communicate. Some great points are made about the difference between technology for an Autistic child, and a normal child as well as how it can [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1538748 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:03:53 +0100 1538748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879665&cid=t_160855_123_f&fid=39040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsense.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fhow-do-you-communicate-with-your-baby.html Can you decipher your baby’s cries? Do you use sign language? How about baby talk? A method called Dunstan Baby Language tries to teach parents to recognize their baby’s cries in the first 3 months. Sign language (usually starting around 9 months, when babies are better with hand coordination) can help babies express themselves when they can’t yet talk. And speaking in a high-pitched, musical voice can often get your baby’s attention.In a Chicago Daily-Herald article today, I was quoted about communicating with your baby: Dr. Jennifer Shu, co-author of "Heading Home With Your Newborn," said parents should pay attention to their baby's cries, facial expressions and body language to try to learn what they need.Her own son, she remembers, often made a sound like "I-o-I-o" when he was ... Dr. Shu Says blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879665 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:22:00 +0100 2879665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1093186&cid=t_160855_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F199923929%2Fhow_you_communicate_is_who_you.html Does this mean that on that day when you snap at a co-worker … that you become a cranky snapper? Or does it mean that you’d become a caring communicator simply stepping back to communicate carefully if another person diminishes you or devalues your offering. Surprising as this sounds, brain research now affirms that how you communicate today … literally shapes who you become tomorrow.Here are 5 ways people erode who they’d like others to see in them – all through communication blunders:  1. Communicate opinionated ideas without much regard for other’s input or new facts … and your brain’s basal ganglia reboots for more narrow opinions on that topic. 2. Lie that  all is well when you really disagree with an issue, and your brain r... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1093186 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:37:48 +0100 1093186