5 Quotes by Andrew B. Newberg

Before you speak, ask yourself this question: will your words improve the silence?

Rather they are largely related to an underdeveloped brain, for the areas that govern social awareness, empathy, and related language skills are not fully operational until we’re about thirty years old. Despite this neurological handicap, scientific research shows that anyone – young or old – can exercise the language and social-awareness centers of the brain in ways that will enhance their capacity to communicate more effectively with others.

When we limit ourselves to speaking for only thirty seconds, the brain quickly adapts by filtering out irrelevant information. There’s another advantage to speaking briefly: it limits our ability to express negative emotions.

These conversational shortcomings are not caused by poor education.

Any form of negative rumination – for example, worrying about your financial future or health – will stimulate the release of destructive neurochemicals.