When we talk about communication, we often think of talking with others. But do you know that we also talk with ourselves from time to time? For example, your mum asks you what you would like for breakfast. Many foods come to your mind: sandwiches, bread, milk… You think that it would be great to have sandwiches. You are talking with yourself until you tell your mum what you want to eat.
We call this kind of communication "intrapersonal (内心的) communication". This can be talking to ourselves, reading, writing, thinking, understanding and remembering something.
Intrapersonal communication plays a big part in our lives. Good intrapersonal communication allows you to understand yourself better. When you're comfortable with who you are, and you know what you want, you can better get on with yourself. Also, intrapersonal communication helps you keep an eye on your thoughts and feelings. When you find that your mind is full of bad thoughts and sad feelings, you will try to cheer up and get rid of them.
What's more, intrapersonal communication helps you to talk with others. Understanding your thoughts and feelings better lets you put yourself in others' shoes when you talk to or listen to them. Then, you can better understand and get on with them.