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Filler words are bad when you overuse them.
☆Um, uh, like, so etc.
But if you use em every now & then, they can increase your likeability.
Pratfall effect: humans relate to humans with flaws.
Just don't overdo it
☆Um, uh, like, so etc.
But if you use em every now & then, they can increase your likeability.
Pratfall effect: humans relate to humans with flaws.
Just don't overdo it
'I use a lot of filler words bro. Non stop. Any tips to fix it?'
Yep, I'll give you 2 fixes
But before I do...
Yep, I'll give you 2 fixes
But before I do...
I need to tell you about what exactly they are.
Fixes without knowledge is a short term solution
Let's make sure you understand filler words, so you have control
Fixes without knowledge is a short term solution
Let's make sure you understand filler words, so you have control
What exactly are they?
These are the words that we subconsciously add while speaking
And these words serve no purpose to the meaning of our message
These are the words that we subconsciously add while speaking
And these words serve no purpose to the meaning of our message
Strong communication skills is using the LEAST amount of words necessary
Less is much more in the world of speaking & writing
Less is much more in the world of speaking & writing
'So why do we use it?'
The reasons vary
》We may use it as we are gathering our thoughts
》When we are nervous
》Or when we are tired
Etc
Depends on the person
The reasons vary
》We may use it as we are gathering our thoughts
》When we are nervous
》Or when we are tired
Etc
Depends on the person
'And why do I need to reduce filler words?'
Bc using them too much hurts your credibility
And comes off as distracting
Bc using them too much hurts your credibility
And comes off as distracting
Now with all that being said, there are fixes.
But before using the 2 fixes, find out which filler word you over use
For me, it was 'um'
But before using the 2 fixes, find out which filler word you over use
For me, it was 'um'
And often times we have NO clue until we hear ourselves on tape, video or our friend tells us
If you have a friend who is over using a word, its best to gently bring it up & introduce them to this thread
If you have a friend who is over using a word, its best to gently bring it up & introduce them to this thread
Next up are the 2 fixes:
☆Pinch
☆Clicker
Let's go thru both
☆Pinch
☆Clicker
Let's go thru both
☆Pinch
Anytime you catch yourself using the filler word, pinch yourself!
And insert a pause instead
Anytime you catch yourself using the filler word, pinch yourself!
And insert a pause instead
If you want the maximum results for this trick, then find a spot that you can constantly pinch rather than switching around
For me, it was my left chest
For me, it was my left chest
'Geezer bro. That sounds painful. Didn't you get bruises?'
I sure did
But this was battlescars I would gladly take to gain CONTROL over my 'ums.'
I sure did
But this was battlescars I would gladly take to gain CONTROL over my 'ums.'
My bruises eventually disappeared
As did my filler word.
'Why did this work?'
Because you associated pain with the word
As did my filler word.
'Why did this work?'
Because you associated pain with the word
2 driving factors of conditioning human behavior is avoiding pain & seeking pleasure
The pinch tactic conditions your brain to associate pain with the filler word
It also conditions you to LEVERAGE a pause
The pinch tactic conditions your brain to associate pain with the filler word
It also conditions you to LEVERAGE a pause
Over time, the fillers fall away
And your speech becomes more polished
And your speech becomes more polished
