8 Seconds

Your clenched jaw.

Your sweaty palms.

The knot in your stomach.

The feeling of your heart beating out of your chest.

8 seconds.

The physical symptoms of emotional distress upon having an uncomfortable conversation last on average about 8 seconds.

Count with me.

1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6… 7… 8…

Keep that in mind next time you feel inclined to kick the can down the road.

Have the conversation. Let the physical symptoms pass. Deal with the

consequences.

The longer you delay the uncomfortable conversations, the more uncomfortable the conversations become. 

If you know someone who would benefit from reading this, please forward it to them. It may change the trajectory of their life for the better, and the catalyst could be you.