mental health news: 3 words to avoid when responding to others

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I’ve caught myself using these words. You probably have, too! Here are three common words that we sh — will want to avoid when responding to others! “Should” It’s not a good sign when you use it yourself, and you won’t want to use it with others either. Cindy Dove of Purposed Lives is always quick to bring it to my attention during a coaching session! “Should” is a forced, judgmental term that indicates an unpleasant expectation. Try it out. How does “I should go to my neighbor’s party” feel to you? Do you really think you’re going to have a fun time? How do you feel when someone else tells you that you really should talk to your coworker or that you should think about it a little longer. How likely are you to want to do it? Or even to actually do it? You may find that you’re dragging yourself kicking and screaming! So, when speaking with others and making suggestions, choose your words carefully. Try these words instead: “might”, “could”, “an option/possibility is . . .”, etc……Read more at http://www.currentnewsblog.com/

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Page 1: Mental health news: 3 Words to Avoid When Responding to Others

I’ve caught myself using these words. You probably have, too! Here are three common words that we sh — will want to avoid when responding to others!

“Should”

It’s not a good sign when you use it yourself, and you won’t want to use it with others either. Cindy Dove of Purposed Lives is always quick to bring it to my attention during a coaching session! “Should” is a forced, judgmental term that indicates an unpleasant expectation. Try it out. How does “I should go to my neighbor’s party” feel to you? Do you really think you’re going to have a fun time? How do you feel when someone else tells you that you really should talk to your coworker or that you should think about it a little longer. How likely are you to want to do it? Or even to actually do it? You may find that you’re dragging yourself kicking and screaming! So, when speaking with others and making suggestions, choose your words carefully. Try these words instead: “might”, “could”, “an option/possibility is . . .”, etc……Read more at http://www.currentnewsblog.com/