Before You Speak: The 3-Second Rule That Changes Everything

I once blurted out something in a meeting that, in my head, sounded helpful. In reality? It came off like a cold splash of water—totally unnecessary and not my finest moment. The awkward silence that followed? Yep, that was the universe handing me a big ol' lesson in mindfulness.
Later that night, I stumbled across a simple phrase that stopped me in my tracks:

Before you speak, first think—Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

Had I paused for literally three seconds and run my words through that little filter, I could’ve avoided the whole foot-in-mouth situation entirely.

This quote might be short and sweet, but it’s a game-changer. It reminds us that words matter. They can build people up or quietly chip away at trust.
So next time your brain is racing ahead of your better judgment (been there!), take a breath and ask yourself:

• Is it true? Not rumors, not guesses—truth.

• Is it kind? Will it land gently, or hit like a brick?

• Is it necessary? Sometimes silence speaks louder—and wiser—than words.

We live in a world where fast replies, hot takes, and online debates are the norm. But what if we all paused just long enough to run our words through this three-step check? Imagine how many arguments, apologies, and awkward moments we could avoid.

Try it today. Before your next text, email, or off-the-cuff comment, pause for a breath and run the checklist: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
Your future self—and everyone around you—will thank you.

ChillaxTribe

POSITIVE AFFIRMATION

I pause before I speak, allowing wisdom to lead.