Hi everyone! My Book review is for a book called Difficult Conversations. I feel as though this book could be a good fit as far as the overall subject of our blog because stress is a big part of a student's life. I feel as though at least a bit of that stressed could be relieved with proper communication.

There are three types of conversation that the books focuses on and all are important in making sure that both sides were heard.

The "what happened" conversation stems from the part of the conversation that involves the lack of understanding form each side. When the talk goes bad, it leaves both people wondering "what happened?"
This is best avoided by checking emotions at the door and also by being ready to listen with an open mind.

The second aspect of conversation involves the actual feeling that each is expressing during the conversation (i.e. anger,sadness, betrayal, etc). This is when it's best to accept the fact that it's alright to have these feelings. Also, try and stay civil. This can be hard, as we all know. Focus on the good of the conversation.

The third tackles the feelings that each of us have after the conversation has already passed (I'm a bad person, I don't deserve them o they don't deserve me as a friend, etc). We have to tell ourselves that these feelings are normal as well, especially when the other person involved is someone close to you. We are our own harshest critics and it shouldn't be that way. We are all imperfect to some degree.

There are always thoughts and feelings to be had but what is important is that we not let them get in the way of our successes in life regardless of where those potential successes may take place. At home, school, work, or in a social setting.Stress is a natural part of life sadly. Try and set a limit on the existence of that stress and be good to one another as often as possible.