I said that
Sound it out
Most humans have words that they repeat in everyday speech. We tend to use the same couple of hundred words on a regular basis. These words range from descriptions of our highest admiration to our lowest points of criticism. When you throw in the comically lame words we all use to greet one another, say goodbye and show excitement, there is no surprise that it often feels as if we know what someone else will say to us. Boring and boring. When trying to expand our vocabulary a few grandiose words are added straight from the dictionary and aren’t used with enough repetition to sound honest. That’s where cue words come in. If you start out by using words and phrases that remind you of things that require focus, a new subset of vocab gets comfortable. When walking, you might add speedy feet. When trying to access a more relaxed posture when driving, I often repeat the word soft. I also use this one over and over in my head at the dentist’s office. The focus on the new language brings a faster result. A better result too. The mind is learning to reduce the old language that may not have had much effect after overuse. There are many times throughout the day, when you may be tempted to fall into the trap of the use of previous cue words. If you want to really shake things up watch for how others wake up to realize that they might have to respond differently because they heard something new. Cue the better communication. For everyone in your circle.
Take Five
Each week this year, read through the suggestions and see how they call out to you.
- What way do you normally greet others?
- How much impact do your words have?
- Create some new cue words of your own.
- What words make you smile?
- Does listening to music have its own cue words for you?
Come back each day to see if something changes about the effect of an activity. Repeat choices to identify different thoughts. You are not the same person every day. Your life shouldn’t be either.
Live Alive
