I’ve Cried Twice In the Last Year
Summary
- I rarely cry; in fact, I've only cried about twice last year.
- People often cry when they can't express their desires or needs.
- It's important to me not to use crying as a means to influence others.
- If I ever feel like I'm about to cry during a discussion, I prefer to leave the room.
- I am conscious of how my emotions might be perceived and don't want to appear manipulative.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a technique I use for personal growth and effective communication—express clearly what you want or need without letting emotions take over. If you're in a situation where emotions are running high and you're struggling to convey your message, it's okay to take a break. Excuse yourself and step out of the room if you need a moment to collect your thoughts and feelings.
When you're feeling overwhelmed, practice identifying exactly what you're feeling and why. Write down your thoughts if that helps. This will give you a clearer idea of what you want to express and improve your ability to communicate more effectively without emotions getting in the way.
Here are steps you can follow:
- Reflect on the situation and identify what's making you emotional.
- Practice stating your needs or desires out loud to yourself, so you're prepared.
- If you feel like you're going to be unable to maintain composure, calmly excuse yourself.
- Find a quiet space to breathe and think about what you want to say.
- Once you feel more stable, return to the discussion with a clear objective in mind.
Remember, it's not about never showing emotion, but rather about not using emotions to influence others unfairly. Be aware of how your emotions affect the way you’re perceived and strive for honest and straightforward communication. This low-cost approach is valuable for personal growth and can be easily incorporated into your daily interactions.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"I've cried like twice in last year"
– Leila Hormozi
"A lot of people cry because they can't vocalize what they want or what they need"
– Leila Hormozi
"I don't want to ever feel like I'm trying to get something from you by crying"
– Leila Hormozi
"If I were to start crying I'd like leave the room"
– Leila Hormozi
"I don't want him to like feel like I'm like trying to get him to do something by crying"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
I've cried like twice in last year he was like yeah it's like really great a lot of people cry because they can't vocalize what they want or what they need at that point I don't want to ever feel like I'm trying to get something from you by crying like if I were to start crying I'd like leave the room because I'm like I don't want him to like feel like I'm like trying to get him to do something by crying
