In general, though, I’d 100 percent recommend choosing words carefully. I also appreciate the idea that just shutting up is a decent strategy once in a while.

Words are very powerful. By following your lessons of thinking before we speak, being mindful of our words, not lying or backbiting, etc, we can easily come across as being more intelligent, and will often be listened to as we’re showing courtesy for others.

Great, and very informative post.

All the best,
Evelyn

@Dr James Swann, thanks for your feedback. Writing this article serves as a reminder to myself to be careful in my speech, and not just thoughts. I tend not to think before I speak previously; it is about time, I become more careful about what I say.

@Rosen, the word “Get” seem to connote a choice; that we can choose whether or not to. When we feel that we “have to”, we create a resistance within us. Great tip! I’m working hard to re-wire my brain so that I can see more things in a positive light. Thanks!

@Marriane, yes… we really need to consciously choose to use words that empower, rather than dis-empower and that are vindictive and hurtful.

@Shih Jian, do keep in touch ☺

@Charlie, it is a great tip that you are sharing. I remember the tons of sad songs that I used to keep playing after a breakup with a boyfriend. Now when I think back, the sad songs did not help one bit. If anything, they prolonged my period of depression!

@Daniel, hmmm….didn’t realise that the title appeared “fierce”. But that’s good….at least, it caught your attention!