We often use absolutes in conversations: every, everyone, everything, all, always, never, no one, nothing. These absolutes are rarely justified. For example, "no one likes your work" or "everyone is dissatisfied with it." In these statements no one or everyone means most people.
Become more aware when you use absolutes in conversations. Ask yourself, is this statement really true? For example, is it true that no one likes your work or everyone is dissatisfied with it? How do you know that is true?
Start replacing your absolutes with "I." For example, I don't like your work or I am dissatisfied with it. Notice what is true. Practice this in conversations today.
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