As a business psychology major at Brigham Young University-
Idaho, I have had the opportunity to take multiple communications classes in
addition to my many psychology classes. As I have learned more about
communication as it relates to psychology, I have come to understand how much
we are mentally, emotionally and spiritually influenced by how others communicate
with us.
There have been multiple studies performed to determine
which aspects of communication influence us the most. Results of these studies
tend to differ slightly, though the average tends to look something like this:
Words (what is said) : 7-14%
Tone (how it’s said) : 35-38%
Nonverbal (your body language) : 51-55%
With this in mind, we need to ensure that not only are our word kind, but also our tones and body language. This is especially important with our families. When love is evident in your words and deeds, your family will be strengthened.
In 1 Timothy 4:12, we are commanded, "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."While we are here in this life, we are meant to be like Christ in every way possible. He was the ultimate example of perfect communication. His thoughts, words, deeds and everything conveyed His love and testified of His divine mission. We are commanded to be like Christ and the way we communicate is a huge part of this quest.
As the old saying goes, actions truly do speak louder than words. Not only should we speak with love but also act in ways that convey our love.
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