{"id":58985,"date":"2022-02-11T09:12:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T01:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=58985"},"modified":"2025-09-29T11:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:49:01","slug":"pregnant-pause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/pregnant-pause\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the pregnant pause? (Hint: It&#8217;s got nothing to do with babies)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Um\u2026 Er\u2026 So\u2026 You know\u2026 Well\u2026 Like\u2026 Right?&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filler words are the best crutches, aren\u2019t they? They\u2019re easy to lean on when you need a moment to collect your thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, when they\u2019re sprinkled all over your talk, it\u2019ll most likely distract your audience from your message and possibly diminish your credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, imagine this: instead of using filler words, take a few seconds and stay silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the last thing you would think of doing, right? It\u2019s a paradox if you really think about it\u2014a noticeable silence in the middle of your presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it may just be the pause\u2014a silent mic drop, if you will\u2014you need to make your message unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is what\u2019s called &#8220;the pregnant pause.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-a-pregnant-pause\">What\u2019s a pregnant pause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t get thrown off by the word &#8220;pregnant.&#8221; In this context, it has nothing to do with babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, the word itself stems from the 15th century, being defined as &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dictionary.com\/browse\/pregnant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full of meaning<\/a>.&#8221; So as a pregnant body is full of meaning with a little human, a pregnant pause is full of meaning with silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s when you \u201c<em>give a statement space to land and breathe in the listener before you move any further,<\/em>\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/lisa-nichols\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lisa Nichols<\/strong><\/a>, the CEO of Motivating the Masses and trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Speak and Inspire<\/em> Quest. She explains it\u2019s when you\u2019re okay to just stop\u2026 and let it land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether to an audience of one or a thousand, you may already be doing this unknowingly. What\u2019s more, there are quite a number of benefits to taking a moment. Here are a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It gives you time to be mindful, to breathe, and to allow more oxygen to flow to your brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It prevents stream-of-conscious babbling and the use of filler words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re able to structure your thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can do a pulse check and see if your audience is bored or not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It breaks up the monotony of continuous speaking and creates drama for excitement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By understanding its power and how to properly utilize it, you\u2019ll be able to intentionally increase the impact of your message on your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every time you do it, you\u2019ll get value. And every time you see the benefit of it, you\u2019re committed to doing it another time.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Lisa Nichols, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Speak and Inspire<\/em> Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So\u2026 [pregnant pause] \u2026let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-your-brain-react-to-a-pregnant-pause\">How Does Your Brain React to a Pregnant Pause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Hush, just stop<\/em>\u2026\u201d Cue the pregnant pause\u2014man, does Britney Spears know how to get our attention in her song, <em>Stronger<\/em>, or what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interestingly, there\u2019s science to prove its effectiveness, especially on your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One, in particular, comes from the Stanford University School of Medicine. This <a href=\"https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/news\/all-news\/2007\/07\/music-moves-brain-to-pay-attention-stanford-study-finds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> looked into how the brain responded to a few seconds of silence during a musical piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results came back with two main findings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The pregnant pause allowed the listeners to take in the piece in bits so they can remember it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It triggered the listener\u2019s ability to pay close attention and expect what comes next.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This applies to speeches or conversations as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0145474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> published in <em>Plos One Journal<\/em> looked at how the brain interprets the pregnant pause in the conversation, specifically when it comes to saying \u201cno\u201d immediately or after a moment. The researchers found that when there was a long gap between the action (requests, offers, proposals, or invitations) and the response \u201cno,\u201d the brain reacted more positively than if the \u201cno\u201d was immediate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Remember, as you\u2019re saying things, as you\u2019re giving statements, your listener is actually digesting what you\u2019re saying, replaying a bit of what you said, and then trying to take in what you said,<\/em>\u201d Lisa points out. \u201c<em>When you stop for a moment and you give them the space, they get to take it in.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s as the saying goes: silence is golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/02\/How-Do-You-Do-a-Pregnant-Pause.webp\" alt=\"Lisa Nichols\" class=\"wp-image-61782\" style=\"object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/02\/How-Do-You-Do-a-Pregnant-Pause.webp 1000w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/02\/How-Do-You-Do-a-Pregnant-Pause-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/02\/How-Do-You-Do-a-Pregnant-Pause-736x491.webp 736w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/02\/How-Do-You-Do-a-Pregnant-Pause-442x295.webp 442w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-you-do-a-pregnant-pause\">How do you do a pregnant pause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many, silence can be scary, and more often than not, they won\u2019t bother using a pregnant pause. So first things first, in order to get to the orator level of Lisa, give yourself permission to take a moment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, here are three steps to take your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/effective-communication-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communication skills<\/a> to the next level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-know-when-to-pause\">1. Know when to pause<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re ready to use a pregnant pause, consider using it to highlight what you just said or what\u2019s coming next. Here are three examples of when a pause is most effective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Presenting key points, facts, or statistics. <\/strong>Oftentimes, these come with vital data and numbers. By pausing, you allow your audience to absorb the significance of the information they just heard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asking or being asked questions. <\/strong>Taking a few seconds to respond gives you time to think before you speak. It also prevents you from using filler words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>During a buildup or a suspenseful part of your story.<\/strong> Comedians are known to use this before they present their punchline or before they move on to the next joke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, keep in mind that you shouldn\u2019t overdo it and fall into what Lisa refers to as \u201cpregnant pause overkill\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-find-your-rhythm\">2. Find your rhythm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lisa recommends your pregnant pauses be<em> <\/em>\u201c<em>inside of a rhythm where you\u2019re talking and you\u2019re speaking and you\u2019re giving value and you\u2019re taking them to a place they haven\u2019t gone before.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think back to the last concert you went to. Remember how you felt so connected, in the moment, to the performer and the atmosphere? That\u2019s because music typically includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3054346\/4-musical-principles-that-can-make-you-a-better-speaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">principles<\/a> of patterns, rhythms, familiarity, and originality. And that\u2019s what makes it so engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a speaker, you can use features and techniques from music to keep your audience captivated. Make your speech as if you\u2019re making music\u2014consider the rhythm, the cadence, and the intonation. And when you orchestrate them together, you\u2019ll be a master at delivering your message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-know-your-audience\">3. Know your audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a one-on-one conversation with your friend is a whole lot different than presenting to board members or speaking in front of a large audience, like those at Mindvalley\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A-Fest<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different audiences have different vibes, so it\u2019s incredibly important to know how much of a particular technique they can handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although silence can be scary for some speakers, Lisa encourages you to show them love from your overflow. \u201c<em>The space between the words can feel like dead silence,<\/em>\u201d she says, explaining that it\u2019s simply \u201c<em>an opportunity for them to just take more of you in.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-your-pause-do-the-talking\">Let your pause do the talking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your voice is one of the greatest assets you have. When you use it to breathe life into the stories you tell, you\u2019ll find yourself articulating your message that captures people\u2019s attention. And by honing in on techniques, like the pregnant pause, magic happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pregnant pause is a gift to your listener and it\u2019s a gift to yourself. <\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Lisa Nichols, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Speak and Inspire<\/em> Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can look for inspiration from great speakers, like Barack Obama or Steve Jobs. 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