3 Tips For Speaking Up For Your Truth
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Speaking up for your own truth in challenges
It’s often challenging to speak up for what you believe in when you’re afraid of what people will think. Or when you’ve had previous experiences of speaking up for yourself and not having it well received.
How many times have you thought about a good idea in a meeting and then stayed silent because you second-guessed yourself?
It is important to speak up for your own truth and to be honest with yourself and others. By doing so, you can build strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect. It can also help you to feel more confident and empowered in your interactions with others.
Here are 3 tips for speaking up for your own truth:
Be clear and concise: When expressing your truth, it’s important to be clear and concise as much as possible. Avoid beating around the bush or using vague language. State your truth in a direct and honest way. This takes practice, so give yourself some grace if you don’t get it right away. When you’re nervous and uncertain, you can sound vague and as though you’re telling a long-winded story. Stick to your points and do your best.
Use “I” statements: Use “I” statements to express your truth. Do your best to state your perspective from your point of view. This can help to avoid defensiveness and keep the conversation productive. There are often times when the other side will not accept what you say, spin it into a narrative that suits them or just deny your perspective. Do your best to ground into your own knowing and your own truth and keep building up your own confidence.
Listen actively: When speaking up for your own truth, it’s important to also listen actively to the other person’s perspective. This can help to build understanding and find common ground, if possible. There are times when you may come across roadblocks and the other side is not willing to have an open conversation. Do your best to listen actively and also, recognize when you are not going to have a productive conversation and take a break and/or bow out. Meaning, if the other person is stuck on ‘winning’ the conversation and there is no real conversation, do your best to be the bigger person and protect your own peace.
Remember, speaking up for your own truth takes practice and courage. But by doing so, you can build stronger relationships and live a more authentic life.
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