Sunday, October 27, 2013

Code Switching



Sometimes when one's life is moving too fast it needs to be slowed down. However, realizing the speed of one’s life is not an easy task when the speed is above normal. I know this first hand because I’m going through it now. I’m slowing down my life from the intense speed it was at. When everything is fun and games it’s hard to get serious for those necessary moments because mentally you can be unaware of realizing when it is time to get serious. The name of the technique used to switch from being serious to having fun is called “code switching.” I learned about this term in high school, the literal meaning comes from being able to switch languages within a conversation, but if you analyze the meaning a bit more and think about it, the body is a language as well. We all code switch because very few people act the same way they do outside and inside of a place or home. It is a natural trait most people learn at an early age. Having a fast lifestyle paralyzes this ability because a certain kind of action begins to stick with an individual, making it hard to switch personalities back and forth for certain occasions. Code switching is essential for obtaining different connections such as jobs, learning opportunities, friendships, and even life lessons. However, all of these could be lost if your lifestyle is moving too fast. Moving too slow has its consequences as well, so a balance must be maintained in order to progress sufficiently in life. As difficult as it may seem my readers, once you find that balance and get used to that speed, in time it would become a healthy habit and you will get further in life.

Peace readers
-Stylish Ev

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