Practice Free Association

Practicing free association is an excellent foundation for good conversation because conversation is about relating unrelated ideas, making connections, and going with the flow of topics.

Here's How to Practice:

Write 5 random words on a piece of paper. They can be anything—like a thing, action, memory, or feeling.

For example, if you write "napkin," quickly write down 3 things related to it. Then, take the last word you wrote and think of 3 things related to that word. Do this 3 times, then move on to the next set of words.