Clean-language Quote by Stephen Richards
““If you do not use clean language in your NAPS the negative words can be literally taken as part of the NAPS, and then you wonder why your NAPS has gone adrift, or that it only partly worked for you.””
About This Quote
Source Article: NAPS Clean Language Guide, 2019
Using impure language contaminates the NAPS process, causing it to drift or underperform.
In simple terms: Clean words keep NAPS effective.
Key Takeaway
Speak clearly, keep language pure.
Themes
communication
clarity
mindfulness
self-improvement
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- coaching sessions
- self-talk
- goal setting
Key Concepts
NAPS
language hygiene
cognitive framing
Questions to Reflect On
- What words might be unintentionally negative?
- How can you maintain clarity without rigidity?
A Different Perspective
Overly strict language may limit natural expression.
