Words hold immense power.
They can uplift, inspire, and connect us. Yet, in the blink of an eye, they can wound, alienate, or sow seeds of misunderstanding.
How often do we pause to reflect on the impact of our words before they leave our lips?
Think before you speak’ is a timeless adage, carrying a profound truth often overlooked in the haste of our conversations.
In this fast-paced world where instant reactions reign supreme, cultivating the habit of thoughtful communication emerges as an art worth mastering.
15 seconds.
That’s what it takes.
Whenever there’s something significant you need to communicate with someone or when you receive a message you know is important, take 15 seconds.
Pause for 15 seconds.
During this brief pause, remind yourself that the true essence or interpretation of any communication heavily relies on the mindset through which it’s received.
By investing time to understand another person’s perspective, you increase the likelihood of tailoring both the tone and substance of your message accordingly.
This approach will minimize the chances of reacting impulsively to incoming communication with excessive emotion, preventing potential regrets in the future.
15 seconds.
Such a fabulous blog entry Gerr…so I gotta do something! And that is share how I appreciate you so very much…Each week I look forward to reading your Friday email and I’m just so grateful that so many of your audience get to see all your beautiful photos, hear all of your heartfelt words and receive free life coaching and photography tips along the way… so grateful for you.
Thanks for your kind words and for following along. Please let me know if I can ever help with anything. And always, don’t forget to be awesome!
Môre Gerry, ons is bly en dankbaar dat ons hier by Kleinbrak in ‘n pragtige familie huis kan vakansie hou op die strand saam met vriende en my Suster hulle. Ons is so dankbaar vir heerlike weer. Om op die stoep te kan sit en vissermanne dop te kan hou
Dankie!! Bly julle het ‘n goeie tyd!! 🙂