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Effective Communications – Be Consistent in Your Words and Actions

Effective Communications – Be Consistent in Your Words & Actions. If you are not consistent in your words and actions, are you being true to yourself? Granted, we may be constantly changing but I am referring to saying one thing and doing another or telling one person something and another something else.

It is exhausting to keep up so many stories and you’re asking to get caught aren’t you? Ask yourself why. Do you feel you deserve it as a form of self-punishment? You really don’t. Why set yourself up?

It would be better to figure out what you think and feel (at that moment even though it may change) and then say it and stand by it as opposed to telling yet another white lie and getting caught up in your own drama. People can’t and don’t want to keep up with that. Stick with the people that are consistent. If they aren’t, consider calling them on it – with kindness and not in front of others.

We all have insecurities. Be aware and be gentle with yourself and others. Spend time with people who are true to themselves. It is incredibly refreshing and sometimes challenging. It may take some time but once you’re aware, you may catch yourself mid-sentence and self-correct.

Next time you tell someone you’re home sick and then show up sitting next to them at the movie theater or a restaurant, you might give it another thought. Simply make a point in the future to tell the truth. If you can’t handle that initially, say nothing and try writing down your feelings once you get them sorted out.

It feels so good and so clean to be caring and considerate and honest. No doubt you will find out a great deal about yourself and others and it could initiate some very meaningful conversations about what’s important to people, who they spend time with in what setting and why. There is a lot of respect and virtue in being consistent and honest and true. Once you’re in the habit, it’s awfully tough to go back.

Express Yourself… through the expressions of someone else. Try laughter first. It’s a hoot! If you elect to mimic a co-worker or stranger, you might be quick to explain your exercise prior to implementation lest you frighten or offend someone. You might test it out while watching television or listening to the radio.