The Freedom to Communicate What We Really Need, Want, Feel and Believe!

...Unfortunately people don’t always say what they really need, want, feel or believe. There may be a multitude of reasons for this lack of direct communication. Some are intimidated by a work culture that promotes a “go along to get along” work environment. Others just simply don’t have the communication skills or may avoid conflict by avoiding and accommodating. And the list goes on.
...Whatever the underlying issues, these people seldom get their needs met and see themselves as the “victim.” They are unhappy and unfulfilled. Virginia Satir has outlined “The Five Freedoms” that serve as an inspiration for communicating who we are. It benefits the corporation as well as our family. A silent employee deprives us of another perspective and opinion! More heads are better than one! And certainly we all want to avoid “group think.” Everybody wins when we have people communicating who they are and what they believe! Below are Satir’s Five Freedoms:

The FREEDOM to see and hear what is here, instead of what should be, was, or will be.

The FREEDOM to say what you feel and think, instead of what you should.

The FREEDOM to feel what you feel, instead of what you ought.

The FREEDOM to ask for what you want, instead of waiting for permission.

The FREEDOM to take risks in your own behalf, instead of choosing to be only “secure” and not rocking the boat.