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Timing Is Truly Everything

Don't take this golden opportunity for granted because moments like this aren't always given to you.

Christine Gordon
Jan 08, 2019
Shippensburg University
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There are so many things that are impossible to plan and make enough time for. But when you get the opportunity to be able to make the choice of doing something now or waiting, take that time to make the right choice. Wait a few hours when you are emotionally hijacked to respond to someone. Wait until the right time of day to ask someone for something, or to talk to them about something that is important.

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Though there are some things that you can't plan for and work around to take the extra time for, that's okay. But even though that one very important thing that is on your mind that you think is so important, it may not be the same amount of importance to the other person that you are wanting to talk to.

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Think about is this something that I can wait to talk about with this person at a different time. If it is that important should I wait to talk to them about it in person so that information doesn't become skewed in some way. Is this something that I need to phrase in a lighter way in case I may hurt the persons feelings.

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It's never easy to be in a position of having to talk about sensitive subjects or deliver difficult news to someone. But if you are given the opportunity to make sure that you take the time that is needed to develop a better conversation with someone leap at that opportunity. Don't take this golden opportunity for granted because moments like this aren't always given to you.

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At the end of the day what you think is so important is different to someone else in your life because they will always have different perspectives, thoughts, feelings, and emotions compared to you. So be graceful, and take the time when you are able to ensure that how you communicate is showing you in the best light possible.

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