Intrapersonal Communication Activities

Mental Exercises

• Whenever you learn, you are engaging in intrapersonal communication. Improve your ability to make decisions quickly and stay mentally sharp by completing mind exercises, such as playing games like Sudoku and interpreting symbols. Read a map instead of following a GPS and exercise rarely used parts of your brain with activities such as learning a new language. Challenging yourself mentally will help you gain new skills and get to know yourself better.

Listen to Music

• Music stirs emotions and memories within us and can provide an opportunity for a rich intrapersonal experience. Set aside some personal time and relax while you listen to a collection of your favorite songs. Eliminate distractions such as food and chores. Spend the time pondering what the music brings to mind and enjoy your journey into intrapersonal communication.

Intuition

• Hone your intuition by paying close attention to body language and unspoken cues given by others. Interpreting non-verbal signs is a component of intrapersonal communication. The more time you spend listening and watching rather than speaking and doing, the better you will understand others and yourself. Stepping back from a situation and taking the role of observer can yield hidden truths about the people in your life, as well as the way your mind processes information.

Creative Outlet

• Find a creative outlet that allows you to express yourself outside conventional means. Life within rigid social expectations can make people feel robbed of their individuality. The intrapersonal communication that occurs when you create something helps you stay in touch with who you are and what you want out of life. Taking up a hobby such as painting, playing a musical instrument or writing can help you communicate with yourself and enrich your days.