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About Communication Skills: Discussion & Guide: Intrapersonal Communication

In this article, we provide links to all related information, from definitions to practical applications.

Beyond Signals: Emotional Aspects of Communication

In this article, I will focus on the ambiguous aspects related to psychology and emotions.

Internal processes, akin to the nuances between programming and machine code, resist easy linguistic capture. Through introspection, I translate images to messages for my core self. This forms a hypothesis: if it works within, can it expand externally? This foundation shapes my skills.

What is Communication:

Communication can be classified based on whether information is exchanged between humans, members of other species, or non-living entities such as computers. For human communication, a central contrast is between verbal and non-verbal communication. Verbal communication involves the exchange of messages in linguistic form. This can happen through natural languages, like English or Japanese, or through artificial languages, like Esperanto.
Interpersonal communication happens between distinct persons, such as greeting someone on the street or making a phone call. Intrapersonal communication, on the other hand, is communication with oneself. This can happen internally, as a form of inner dialogue or daydreaming, or externally, for example, when writing down a shopping list or engaging in a monologue. 
Reference:【Communication - Wikipedia】 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication 

For inner dialogue, several voices linked to different positions take turns in a form of imaginary interaction. Other phenomena related to intrapersonal communication include planning, problem-solving, perception, reasoning, self-persuasion, introspection, and dreaming. 
The two phenomena influence each other in various ways. For example, positive and negative feedback received from other people affects how a person talks to themself. Intrapersonal communication is involved in interpreting messages received from others and in formulating responses. Because of this role, some theorists hold that intrapersonal communication is the foundation of all communication. But this position is not generally accepted and an alternative is to hold that intrapersonal communication is an internalized version of interpersonal communication.
Because of its many functions and influences, intrapersonal communication is usually understood as a significant psychological phenomenon.
Intrapersonal communication is not as thoroughly researched as other forms of communication. One reason is that it is more difficult to study since it happens primarily as an internal process. Another reason is that the term is often used in a very wide sense making it difficult to demarcate which phenomena belong to it. 
Reference:【Intrapersonal communication - Wikipedia】 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrapersonal_communication 

My Emphasis

Communication Flowchart: Key Insights from My Personal Approach

At its core, communication is the "transfer of information". However, various nuances are hidden within this simple definition.

Reference:【Schramm's model of communication - Wikipedia】 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schramm%27s_model_of_communication

Communication with Others: This is the most common form we are familiar with. It encompasses interactions such as conversations, letters, and social media exchanges.

Intrapersonal Communication: Often running unconsciously in the background, this internal dialogue organizes our emotions and thoughts. As we hone our cognitive abilities, we can become more aware of this silent conversation within.
Related Articles:【Practicing Emotional Metacognition】

Non-traditional Channels of Communication: Beyond our five senses, there exist distinct channels and protocols, like those seen in emotional contagion. These might be invisible at first glance but have profound impacts on our daily lives.
Related Articles:【Emotional Contagion: Decoding the Protocol's Angle for the Programmer】

The Basis of My Skills

Just as programming languages are distinct from a computer's basic machine code, there exists a profound part of our minds that cannot be adequately expressed in words. I embark on an inward journey, sending information to the depths of my heart through images and sensations. I convey this to a primitive part of myself, akin to an instinct that feels both like a lizard and like a fetus. I envision my thoughts as "commands," and this process of relaying information through the "shell" at the surface of my mind is reminiscent of a user communicating with the kernel through an OS.

*Note: One of the reasons I've distanced this blog from my native language is as a reprisal for past linguistic shortcomings, holding hope that tools like GPT or translation aids might function in a manner akin to Esperanto.
Furthermore, being an emotionally susceptible Japanese, I interpret kanji as visual imagery and tend to perceive the world with an object-centric focus. When engaging with English grammar, symbols, and vocabulary, I often find new insights, albeit accompanied by some confusion. 

*Note: I speculate that the transmission and reception of signals stimulating vision and hearing might resemble the structures and roles of the OSI model, spanning from the deeper layers of the body and soul to the superficial layers that adapt flexibly. I'd like to delve into that topic in another article.
Reference:【OSI model - Wikipedia】 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model

Conceptual Angles:

  1. Empathy: The ability to understand and resonate with another person's perspective and emotions.
  2. Receptive Attitude (Respect for Others): Within communication, it's the act of receiving and respecting the opinions and thoughts of another, offering appropriate feedback.
  3. Assertion (Self-assertion): The act of adequately expressing one's opinions and rights with respect for others. With proper self-acceptance, it prevents falling into insincere modesty.
  4. Feedback Reception and Provision: The capacity to accept feedback from others and convey one's opinions and feelings as appropriate feedback.
  5. Conflict Resolution: Knowledge on effectively resolving misunderstandings or disputes within communication. This involves understanding both separation and conflict, as well as fusion and integration.
  6. Understanding Cultural and Background Differences: In communicating with people from different cultures and backgrounds, it's essential to understand and respect those differences. This includes refraining from judgment, recognizing biases against what might be perceived as negative or meaningless, and being aware of opposing prejudices.