8 Insights Gained from an Hour of Yelling

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Recently, a colleague shared an inspiring article about a mother who transformed her life by whispering to her children for an entire week. It made me ponder whether she was subtly suggesting something to me. Writer Sarah Thompson reflects on the frustration that leads to yelling at our kids, prompting her to experiment with whispering instead. She discovered that by lowering her voice, she experienced increased focus, fewer tantrums from her children, reduced distractions, and a more relaxed atmosphere, resulting in happier kids. I intended to try this approach today, but fate had other plans—just as I was setting the stage for my experiment, the gardener arrived with a loud leaf blower. My mother, who already struggles to hear, misinterpreted my gentle request for her to feed the baby. Her startled response of “WHAT?” was met with a puzzled look that made me feel like a complete fool. “ARE YOU WHISPERING? WHY ARE YOU WHISPERING?” she exclaimed. This prompted me to embrace my inner volume and yell for an hour instead, to see how that would unfold.

Here’s what I discovered during my yelling session:

  1. The incessant noise of the leaf blower became less bothersome; my own yelling drowned it out, creating a win-win situation.
  2. Observing the bewildered expression on an infant’s face while I yelled to everyone around me was quite amusing.
  3. Yelling turned out to be incredibly entertaining for children—especially when I was yelling with them rather than at them.
  4. Surprisingly, yelling energized me. It felt somewhat invigorating, akin to the effect of chanting during yoga, though I’d never equate the two directly.
  5. This experience acted as a nostalgic hypnosis, reminding me of the times I’d brought home friends from my predominantly Anglo school to my vibrant Greek/Italian family dinners, where the noise level was always elevated.
  6. My colleagues seemed to treat every message I sent as urgent and responded swiftly, which was a nice change.
  7. My mother appeared somewhat concerned about my volume and might be inclined to share her medication with me afterwards.
  8. Overall, I felt as though I had just completed an intense workout session.

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Summary:

Engaging in an hour of yelling revealed unexpected benefits, such as decreased annoyance from external noise, increased energy levels, and enhanced interaction with my children. While not advocating for yelling as a primary method of communication, this experience illuminated some humorous and enlightening aspects of parenting.

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