Lifegevity Profile

Communication Skills Inventory

How effective of a communicator are you? How does the way you communicate contribute to the stress in your life? Is the way you communicate causing you physical health problems?

Take a few moments to complete the questions and determine how you communicate effects you.

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Answer each of the following questions on how it pertains to you. Do not think about the question, just answer with your first instinct.

	1. When trying to explain something I ask my listeners if they are following me.
	2. People don't get what I am saying.
	3. I manage to explain my ideas clearly.
	4. I find it difficult to express my opinions when others don't share them.
	5. I find interest in what others have to say.
	6. It upsets me if someone disagrees with me, especially if that person doen't have my experience
	7. When I make a criticism, I make sure I refer to the person's actions and behavior, rather than to the person. For example, I would say: "I disagree with the way you handled that situation," rather than "You're a bad parent."
	8. I am able to resolve problems without losing control of my emotions.
	9. I can detect the mood of others when I look at them.
	10. When I know what the other person is going to say, I don't wait for them to finish, but answer right away.
	11. I get caught up in what I have to say that I am unaware of the expressions and reactions of my listeners.
	12. My weaknesses are no one else's business and I am better off hiding them.
	13. When I am wrong, I am wrong and not afraid to admit it.
	14. The best way to help others understand me is to tell them what I feel, think and believe.
	15. When the conversation turns to feelings, I tend to change the subject.
	16. When I have the impression that I might have harmed someone's feelings, I apologize.
	17. I become defensive when I am being criticized.
	18. When I am angry and someone inquires about it, I feel free to admit it.
	19. I tend to jump to conclusions.
	20. When I talk to someone, I try to put myself in the other person's shoes.
	21. When someone has difficulties finding the proper words, I gladly help by suggesting what I think the person wants to say.
	22. People tell me I raise my voice even though I am not aware of it.
	23. I naturally take more space in a conversation
	24. I am aware of my emotional reactions to what is being said in a conversation.
	25. I tend to postpone discussing touchy topics
	26. I am able to confront someone who hurts my feelings.
	27. I avoid expressing my disagreement with people because they might get angry with me.
	28. I have the impression that people are intimidated by my presence.
	29. When I don't understand a question, I ask for additional explanation
	30. I don't undersand what other people are trying to say.
	31. I find it easy to see things from someone else's point of view.
	32. I pretend to listen even if my mind drifts away.
	33. I find it hard to express my feelings
	34. If I have something relevant to add, it's okay to interrupt what someone else is saying.

Once you have completed answering the questions please press submit. At any time you may press clear form and start over.