Yes-But Exercise #3 - Yes-Butting on Purpose

Practice having a conversation entirely in Yes-Buts. This is more fun to do with a friend, but you can also do it on your own, thinking up Yes-Buts in your head, writing them down on paper, or even saying them out loud to yourself. Get creative. See how many different ways you can say “Yes” and “But” without using those words directly. This exercise will help build your awareness so that when Yes-Buts happen naturally — coming from you or from someone else — you’ll have an easier time recognizing them and remembering to try to do something different.