Opinions. The Truth Behind Them!

To open up, let’s just say everyone has and is entitled to have their own opinions. The beauty in America is that you have that right from birth and it can’t be taken away from you. The problem with opinions is most of the time when we have opinions, we tend to be closed-minded and apprehensive when it comes to counter-cases against our opinions. I think that perspective is a better term to use with anyone rather than opinion because I feel that perspective sorta means that you interpreted the information you took in visually, kinesthetic, or auditory and this is what you got from that. When I hear an opinion, I assume “oh this is what you thought.” Kinda like you’re unintentionally judging.

This is something I think about because with the kind of professional, I am (Coach), I tend to just toss my opinions on people and it’s been something that I’ve been working on specifically when I remove the coaching hat.  You have to be cautious when expressing your opinions on the things people may be doing and or what someone may be passionate about. While you may feel like you are giving helpful solid feedback, that person you just interacted with may become self-conscious, defensive, and angry and you could even ruin the potential of a relationship if it’s someone new. You probably are wondering “how have I been working on this?”. Well, most importantly I keep my opinions to myself unless asked for them. I’ve learned that opinions are like welcomes for discussions if you know what I mean. Perfect example, personally the pink starburst is the worst starburst, Vanilla ice cream is better than chocolate, and cheese is gross. How much of that was fact?

After reading this post, I want to challenge you with being more conscious of regurgitating your opinions upon people when you aren’t wearing your teacher/instructor/coach hats. Yes, we all may not be professional teachers/instructors/coaches but we all have moments in life where we are stewards. Always have in the back of your mind: if I say this could an argument/discussion arise? Could I affect that person’s attitude? And finally was I even asked?