Words...Tips to Manage as Speaker and Receiver

I've had several instances, both professionally and personally, over the past few weeks that made me want to revisit this topic. 

We still just don't get how powerful our words are to others and what power they wield when used as  "weapons."  Whether it's commenting on what is on another's plate "that's ALL you're eating?", "What is WRONG with you?" {spoken to a child who can't remember their materials} or a passive aggressive word spoken to a colleague "oh, that must be why you got that sale" words sting and their effect lasts much longer than when the last syllable rings out.

Take a quick listen to the video below to hear how to manage your words both as sender and receiver. 

How do you stay in a positive space while speaking to others? What tips do you have when you are on the receiving end of negativity? I'd love to hear. 


Until next time...keep growing and blooming. 


Jen