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STOP this bad communication habit in 2026

Name: STOP this bad communication habit in 2026
Uploaded: 2026-01-07T15:01:02+00:00
Duration: 54 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this brief YouTube monologue, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, shares a single, high‑impact communication habit that has transformed her personal life and…

7 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube monologue, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, shares a single, high‑impact communication habit that has transformed her personal life and relationship with her partner Sierra. For the past six months they have been placing their phones in a "home mode" that keeps the devices out of shared spaces such as the living room and bedroom. By doing so, they eliminate the constant visual distraction of phones, foster deeper face‑to‑face conversations, improve connections with children and loved ones, and experience markedly better sleep. Liu acknowledges that the habit is harder to adopt than it sounds and requires consistent effort, but she emphasizes the substantial benefits she has observed. She invites viewers to try the habit and follow her for more communication advice.

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If you had to recommend just one communication habit to focus on this year, what would it be? A single habit that has made a big difference in my life on a personal level. Sierra and I have been doing this for about 6 months. When we come into the house, we say that we put our phones on home mode, meaning they really don't make it into the living room. Two people on the couch with the movie on, and they're both on their phones. Two people in bed, and all you see are two blue lights because they're both on their phones. That right there is the communication habit that you need to pull out. It is preventing real connection in your life. It's preventing real conversations with your children, with the people you care about. It's harder than it sounds. It's going to take a while, but the benefits are huge. I've never slept better. Our conversations at the house are better, and I talk about communication. As always, you can try that and follow me.