For those of you who have been reading my blog for a bit, you probably notice that I don't have the most lady-like vocabulary. Well, I write exactly how I speak; so you can probably just guess how much I curse in real life...sailors have nothing on me. I couldn't exactly be in an Orbit chewing gum commercial (or would I be a perfect "dirty mouth"? Hmmm...).
It's been made clear to me that this habit isn't probably the most professional thing in the world. I know that, but as a matter of principle I've just fought the tide on it because I don't see where is says that we can't say these words in The Ten Commandments. It says we shouldn't use the Lord's name in vain (and I don’t), but it doesn't mention anything about saying bitch.
But, alas, I need to grow up about it (I guess), so I'm challenging myself to swear less. I doubt I'll ever get to the point where I never swear, but I want to more conscious of when I do it, so I can better control the words I say. I'm trying to see the positive in this as well...besides the fact that I'll be more professional, I'll also be forced to use better words to express myself (I guess). I know that the amount of cursing I do can make me sound less intelligent than I am (sort of like saying "like" all the time) and since I know I'm smart I'm going to start acting like it (I guess).
Now, I'm sure I'll still drop a "fuck" or a "shit" or a "damn it" from time to time when appropriate (dropping a can of peas on your foot, now that's a good time to curse), but I'm going to really try to not say those words in my day-to-day conversations.
Today, I've gone a solid 13+ hours today without saying a bad word. I've thought them, I've heard them, I’ve written them, but I haven't said them.
That's probably a record for me.
Since I believe in positive reinforcement, I've decided for every day I don't curse, I'm going to give myself a dollar. Doesn't seem like much, but it's enough to motivate me. I won't count this blog because I need at least one outlet where I can say whatever I want. So relax, y'all still be privy to my colorful language. You know you love it.
But, please wish me luck on my new professional and grown-up challenge (I guess).
It's been made clear to me that this habit isn't probably the most professional thing in the world. I know that, but as a matter of principle I've just fought the tide on it because I don't see where is says that we can't say these words in The Ten Commandments. It says we shouldn't use the Lord's name in vain (and I don’t), but it doesn't mention anything about saying bitch.
But, alas, I need to grow up about it (I guess), so I'm challenging myself to swear less. I doubt I'll ever get to the point where I never swear, but I want to more conscious of when I do it, so I can better control the words I say. I'm trying to see the positive in this as well...besides the fact that I'll be more professional, I'll also be forced to use better words to express myself (I guess). I know that the amount of cursing I do can make me sound less intelligent than I am (sort of like saying "like" all the time) and since I know I'm smart I'm going to start acting like it (I guess).
Now, I'm sure I'll still drop a "fuck" or a "shit" or a "damn it" from time to time when appropriate (dropping a can of peas on your foot, now that's a good time to curse), but I'm going to really try to not say those words in my day-to-day conversations.
Today, I've gone a solid 13+ hours today without saying a bad word. I've thought them, I've heard them, I’ve written them, but I haven't said them.
That's probably a record for me.
Since I believe in positive reinforcement, I've decided for every day I don't curse, I'm going to give myself a dollar. Doesn't seem like much, but it's enough to motivate me. I won't count this blog because I need at least one outlet where I can say whatever I want. So relax, y'all still be privy to my colorful language. You know you love it.
But, please wish me luck on my new professional and grown-up challenge (I guess).
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