You might be inclined to believe that your actions speak louder than your words, but when it comes to how you represent yourself with your words and speech, how you come across to other people is really about what and how you say it.
This is also true when what you say doesn’t align with what you do, and it can be difficult to come back from the things you said, whether you meant to or not.
It’s important to stop and think about what you are going to say so that you can ensure your words are understood as you intend them.
Let’s look at why it’s important and why you need to pay more attention to what and how you speak.
How do you practice think before you speak?
Take a few deep breaths or excuse yourself in tense situations. If you're in the midst of an argument or heated conversation with someone or if you're just feeling nervous about speaking, taking a few deep breaths is a good way to calm yourself down, collect your thoughts, and buy yourself a little extra time to think.
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