How to Communicate Your Feelings #1 Understand your feelings. Before you can express your feelings, you have to know what they are. ... #2 Be discerning about who you share with. ... #3 Respond dont react. ... #4 Find the right time. ... #5 Be direct. ... #6 Pay attention to body language and tone of voice. ... #7 Be a good listener. Jan 20, 2017