In the last few days we’ve been talking about the power of words and how you use them. Sometimes we use our words wisely, sometimes we don’t.
We’ve come up with this list of things to remember when trying to use our words in a more positive way.
- Offer kind words any time you are able. It will make a difference to someone, some time.
- Be positive. Negative words never bring anything good.
- The way you say it can be as important as what you say.
- Explaining how you feel will help you sort out most things.
- Say no when you need to, politely, without fear or guilt.
- Be clever and funny, not mean and funny.
- Be polite. Even if you disagree or are expressing your anger, be polite.
- Say it out loud, to everyone. If you can’t then maybe you shouldn’t say it at all.
- Take time to think of all the possible places your words may end up… gossip? The internet?
- Speak up when others need your support. Especially when they can’t speak for themselves
- “Would you like to play?” Or the equivalent adult version, is a powerful phrase that can heal much.
- Remember when words have hurt you. Try not to do the same to someone else.
- We all make mistakes, or have times when we are miss-understood. Apologies can be hard to give, but are usually worth it.
- Listen as often as you speak.
What would you add?
Update: You can now download the image above as an A4 PDF printable poster here.
Sarah says
Love this! All your points are so very very true
Tessa - Down that Little Lane says
I think you got them all.. so true.. x
Ariana says
Would love a printable for this! Any plans for one in the future?
katepickle says
Since you asked …. I just whipped it up for you. You can download it here :
https://picklebums.com/images/printables/picklebums_wisewords.pdf
Ariana says
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Barbara says
Just beautiful! I pinned it and will download … thank you!
Barbara
The Monko says
Thats really interesting, as I was reading your post I started to think about it in terms of my colleagues at work. This post could so easily be translated into the importance of words used in the work place. But it is also a great post for parenting. Thanks so much for sharing it at the Sunday Parenting Party, I’m pinning and featuring this weekend.
Ana says
I love this list! It’s so important to choose our words wisely. I’m currently working on positive alternatives to “no” :)
katepickle says
When I was teaching preschool I had such good habits with postivie language… but not so much any more! LOL
This post might help – https://picklebums.com/2014/10/09/positive-language-kids/
Jayne says
Love this!