Why Am I Talking?

Spark #30 - Mindset messages to start your day steady and ready

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Why am I talking?

Do you speak with purpose or ramble? Do you leave space for others or dominate the conversation?

In my yoga teacher trainings, I teach W.A.I.T.—a simple tool to help avoid over-talking.

It might change how you communicate too.

Here’s how:

As your sentence ends, cross your fingers—this is your cue.

Silently say, “WAIT.”

Take a breath. Stop talking. Notice the space.

Start again when it feels right.

W.A.I.T. stands for:

• W – Why

• A – Am

• I – I

• T – Talking

Silence gives others space to think and connect—and they’ll appreciate you for it.

Next time you’re in a meeting or conversation, cross your fingers. Pause. Ask yourself, “Why am I talking?”

Try it and see what happens.

Want more? Dive Deeper into W.A.I.T.

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