Ban These Words from Your Messaging

Words matter. Avoid lazy words and phrases to make sure the messages you write have the best impact.

Avoid Words that Reduce Impact

Since words are permanent, many people add qualifiers to their messages that take away from the impact of what they write. Ban these words to make sure your writing has impact:

Think
Just
Guess
Very
Try

Next time you draft a message to post online or send an email, scan for these words. Look for opportunities to remove or replace them. You will likely find that your message becomes more focused and clear without them.