This post will cover a self improvement topic that is targeted towards anyone who wants to improve their communications and professional development.

We can never take back the words we let slip from our teeth. As we spend more and more time around the same people, we get closer and closer in our relationships and, eventually, we say something we regret. Unfortunately, it’s not always just a one time thing.

In this post, I’m going to talk about the idea of improving our speech and go over 3 reasons why you might want to avoid the word “easy” in the work environment. My goal is to encourage you to think about the impact your words are making towards your coworkers, as well as friends and family. “Easy” is just one out of many examples.









Reason 1 – Demoralized Coworkers



So you can help me with my given problem; that’s fantastic! Please don’t make me feel dumb for not knowing. Even if I am dumb. Especially if I’m dumb!

Making coworkers feel inadequate brings its fair share of issues to a work environment. If all their problems are “easy” to you, they might be filled with gratitude, but also with other unwanted emotions. This can result in a negative impact on the morale of someone who might often be the prime example of a hard worker.

Try this!

Instead of responding with how trivial their task is, try to make a coworker feel validated by acknowledging the difficulty of their problem. In the end, you want them to walk away feeling motivated after having added an important tool to their tool-belt, as opposed to feeling like a lesser employee because they didn’t know something they should have.











Reason 2 – Establish Credibility by Enhancing Interactions



By being the person who validates and brings value to your team or environment, you can become a saint in the eyes of your peers. Instead of belittling this accomplishment with negative thoughts, relish it. If you are audible about how simple the value you bring is to come by, you could turn a positive exchange into a negative one.

Why it’s worth it

In gaining the positive favor of your fellow associates, you will experience a happier environment. You may also be looked at more closely for leadership roles, and be able to call in a favor or two due to a more positive network of colleagues. Building credibility in your professional environment is the main idea and it can pay dividends!

Reason 3 – Self Prevention Improves Self Awareness



We have all spoken out of turn, or said something we wish we could take back. Every time we do this, we become a little bit more careful about what we say. However, by actively monitoring speech, we may not have to wait to mess up again in order to improve our self awareness (with regards to communications). Increasing self awareness will also have positive impacts on confidence and leave more coworkers with a positive perspective of ourselves. In this way we can condition our minds – increasing mental aptitude by applying a little extra discipline to our daily interactions.

In conclusion…

I know this list sounds cheesy, but these rules are from a perspective of someone who wants to make their life easier, not harder. Adjusting your vocabulary doesn’t just make you seem like a nicer person, it can drastically improve relationships in team environments. And that’s the point! By orienting yourself with goals that are impactful both internally (self awareness) and externally (relationships), you set yourself up for positive and insightful experiences.

Hopefully these help you on your journey for professional self improvement. Don’t forget to check out our other posts!







