How to speak the right word ? Speaking the right words isn’t as difficult as we think it is. With a little bit of careful thought, we can ensure that we are using the correct ones.
Work on your vocabulary
Many a times we are not able to speak well, because we are quite literally left short of words. It pays to improve your vocabulary. It will help both in your personal and professional life. Begin by reading a lot. There are novels, subject books, comics, newspapers, the choice is endless. Watch good debates or current affair programs on TV. Mark down difficult words, find their meaning, practice pronouncing them and use them during your conversations. Once you put in the efforts, the results are sure to show up.
Relax please
One of the best ways to ensure that you speak the right words is by being relaxed. Many times with a zillion things going on inside our mind, we end up blurting something that we may regret later. Try to slow down the pace at which you speak consciously. Take a pause. Take a deep breath. Relax. Think before you speak. Tell yourself that “I will never use dismissive or offensive language, come what may. “ This only comes through practice.
Positivity helps
Come to think of it, ultimately whatever we speak is a reflection of what is going on in our mind. So, why not always think positively? Once our thoughts are good, automatically, whatever we utter will also be good. Right from a young age, make a conscious effort to drive away all negative thoughts. Be positive and pretty soon you will see your friends circle growing in quick time!
The reading habit
Parents need to note that they should inculcate the reading habit in their children right from a young age. Plan a small library at a quiet corner of your home. Get to know the interests of your kids and make them part of the library. Make sure that there is a ‘reading time’, when everyone gets busy with books.
Listening too is important
While it is true that you need to concentrate on speaking the right words, what is also important, perhaps more is, listening to what the person opposite you is speaking. Active listening is the key here. Remember, listening is also a part of communication skills. There are times when we may blow our fuse away at someone, only to regret later, for we did not listen properly to what the person was exactly saying.
Body language matters
It is said that body language does 80% of the communication, while actual words contribute the rest 20%! So, while speaking make sure your body language aligns with what you are speaking. A confident and empathic outlook will ensure that you express your thoughts in a positive manner. So, Speak the right word, be bold and very confident.
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