Swearing: bad habit, emotional release, or performance booster?

This week, Grace and Professor Binna Kandola OBE unpack the surprising psychology of swearing. From tolerating pain to pushing through a physical challenge, research suggests that a well-timed swear word can do more than let off steam: it may reduce self-doubt, increase confidence and help us get out of our own way.

But it is not a free pass to swear whenever we like. Context, audience and intention all matter, and the same words that create connection in one setting can cause offence or damage credibility in another.

So, can swearing help you perform closer to your potential? And when is it better to hold your tongue?

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