We are all busy with work, school, and/or life. We can only do so much in 24 hours Sometimes, we need to cut back on our activities just to stay sane.

If you think your allocation of time affects only you, consider the empty chair.

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Oftentimes, we confuse our wants for our needs. We spend time pursuing short-term desires rather than long-term objectives. Sometimes it would help to simply view our activities from a different perspective.

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Although we learn many important skills throughout life, in my mind the single most important skill is the ability to communicate. It is impossible to imagine any situation, other than being a complete recluse, in which communication is not an essential part of daily living. If you interact with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, teachers, politicians, constituents, contractors, or anybody else, you use some form of communication. One of the many benefits of joining a Toastmasters club is to learn, and refine, communication skills (including the confidence to use the skills you learn).

The following video provides a fantastic example of how a Toastmasters-trained speaker uses words, vocal variety, body language, gestures, eye contact, and movement to capture the attention of an audience, deliver a memorable message, and communicate effectively.

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In the following video, Mohammed Qahtani teaches us that communication is much more than just words; it consists of facial expression, eye contact, gestures, body language, movement and more.

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