Description

Take a brief moment before reacting to conversations or messages to carefully consider your response.

Benefits

Improves communication, reduces misunderstandings, and enhances emotional intelligence.

Example

I used to have a habit of instantly firing off responses to texts and emails, often regretting my impulsive replies later. One day, after unintentionally offending a close friend with a rushed message, I decided I needed a change. I made a rule: wait 10 seconds before replying, whether in person or digitally. It felt awkward at first, counting silently to myself, but soon became second nature. Gradually, conversations felt calmer, and misunderstandings became rare. Friends started complimenting my thoughtful advice, and conflicts noticeably diminished.

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