• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Personal Development Wisdom

Free Positive Affirmations And Motivational Quotes

Personal Development Sites

  • Personal Development Master
  • Thought For The Day
  • Positive Affirmations
    • The New Theory Behind Affirmations
    • Useful Ideas For Affirmations
    • How To Make Affirmations
    • Why Make An Affirmation?
You are here: Home / Free Affirmations / Personal Reflection Affirmations / I Exercise Self-Control In My Speech

I Exercise Self-Control In My Speech

May 15, 2011 by Johnny

My speech is soft, slow, and sprinkled with love. I take time to formulate my responses so as to speak my mind in a way that will be well received. Because the purpose of speaking is to be heard, I refrain from talking until I have something important to share.

Incessant speaking makes the listener lose interest; therefore, I measure my words with care. When I have nothing left to say, I refrain from purposelessly rambling on and on. Instead, I ask questions and get to know the other person.

Not only do I manage the amount I speak, I also pay attention to the content of my speech. I adhere to the rule that if I have nothing nice to say, I say nothing at all.

Whatever I keep to myself is still within my control, and whatever words I utter, I am conscious of their effect. With my words, I can encourage people or tear them down. Every time I open my mouth, the choice is mine.

Speaking the first thing that comes to mind without regard to outcome would be foolish of me. Just as actions have consequences, words have a powerful effect on others.

Before I speak, I think about what I am about to say. I ask myself what effect that statement can have on others. I contemplate whether the statement is going to produce anger or peace.

Today, I choose to exercise self-control over my speech. When I feel myself wanting to explode with a harsh remark, I count to ten and evaluate the long term effects of my words.

Self-Reflection Questions

1. Do I talk too much?
2. Are people happy to listen to me?
3. Why is it necessary to think before I speak?

Filed Under: Personal Reflection Affirmations

Primary Sidebar

Tags

action Affirmation appreciate body challenge Change Choice confidence Confident control Courage Energy Exercise Experience Family fear Focus Goal Grateful Gratitude Grow happy Healthy Heart Joy kind Learn Life Love Mind opportunity peace Positive Power Priority Relationship Self-Reflection Questions Strength stress Strong success Support thoughts Time value

Footer

Recent Posts

  • Today, I Am Confident About My Future
  • The Friends I Make Are Forever
  • Self-Reflection Improves My Communication
  • Positive Thinking Always Gives Me More Energy And Enthusiasm
  • Overcoming Failure Is A Learning Experience
  • My Relationships Are Built On Trust And Honesty
  • My Past Is Now History
  • Moving Forward With Confidence Gives Me Control Over My Life
  • Motivation Comes When I Set Goals
  • Life’s Challenges Make Me Stronger

Archives

Categories

  • Fable
  • Free Affirmations
    • Business Affirmations
    • Health Affirmation
    • Hope Affirmations
    • Learning Affirmations
    • Personal Reflection Affirmations
    • Positive Affirmation
    • Productivity Affirmations
    • Relationship Affirmations
    • Relationships Affirmations
  • Motivational Wallpapers
  • Personal Development Articles
  • Self-Help Products
  • Success Quotes
    • Inspirational Quotes
      • William James Quotes
    • Jim Rohn Quotes
    • Mark Twain Quotes
    • Martin Luther King Jr Quotes
    • Maya Angelou Quotes
    • Michael Flatley Quotes
    • Motivational Quotes
    • Questioning Quote
    • Stephen R. Covey Quotes
  • Success Stories
    • Naguib Mahfouz Quotes
    • Success Stories Of Great People
  • Thought For The Day

Disclosure

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

© 2025 PersonalDevelopmentWisdom.com · Privacy Policy · Terms ·