4 Ways to Make Your Words Matter More
Y our words count. They have the power to change opinions, change you, and even change the world. They can build up and encourage, or tear down and fester. Author Zig Ziglar once said, “There is power in words. What you say is what you get.” So let's heed the advice of this anonymous quote: "Savor your words before you spit them." When we understand that our words have power and matter, we make the most of them. Here are 4 ways you can add more meaning to your words. 1. Be humble. Humility brings patience with your words. When you are humble, you often tend to speak less and speak more gently. For example, being humble in an argument means not getting angry, speaking louder, or talking more because you disagree with someone. Instead, use fewer words and try to understand the other person's side. If you consistently think about others more than yourself when you're talking, people will notice that you care - so when you speak, your words will carry mor...