getting better
5 months ago
starting to become aware when i do it, and thats the first step.
How to stop interrupting people
It made me
feel accomplished. 
"I had to teach myself to be more concious of my issue, before I could fix it."
How I did it: I first had to come to the realization that what I have to say often isn't really important enough to interrupt someone. Unless someone is bleeding or dying or about to get hurt- my thoughts can wait. I realized that a lot of time, my concerns existed within the idea that I would forget what I meant to say. I realized that if I simply stopped assuming I would forget- I could typically hold onto my thought long enough to let someone else finish their sentance. Completing this goal also helped me realize that sometimes other people just talk to hear themselves, and that I am no good being like that...so I have officially quit. I always heed and let others have their say. It is more useful this way. It gives you time to think before you speak.
Lessons & tips: Just stop and breathe. Don't be rushed in a conversation. Part of not interrupting people is realizing that it doesn't always matter who's right, or what's right... and that getting it out "quicker" doesn't make the conversation or speech more effective.
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New Years Goal
6 months ago
Today is Dec. 31st and my New Years Goal is to STOP INTERRUPTING PEOPLE. I was a shy person growing up so part of my problem is I am finally talking and I want everyone to hear. Plus I am affraid I’ll forget what I want to say, so I interupt the person and then they get upset and so do I. I’ve tried to stop before. I hope since this is the beginning of 2009 I can really get ahold of this issue and just STOP it once and for all!
YesYourMajesty If you want to walk on water, you've got to get out of the boat!
Untitled
7 months ago
I realized a few years ago that I do this. I get so excited about what I have to say that I lose all sense of conversational decency and just verbally overpower whoever I’m talking to.
I’m trying to let people talk. I know that if it’s a serious subject like a death, or a family emergency I can count on myself to shut up and listen. But it’s the times of light-hearted, energetic conversation with friends that I bulldoze right along with some stupid story about me or something I_ did or someone _I know who did the same thing… Geez, I would find me really annoying.
I don’t believe that what I have to say is more important or better than what they have to say. I think I sometimes finish other people’s sentances so they can see how well I understand where it is they’re coming from. (“Ooh, Look! I am so into what you’re saying that we’re like one mind… I know exactly what you’re saying!”) Yes, I would find me really annoying!
gettinglost off to start a new life in LA!!!
I always speak before I speak
9 months ago
I’m really high strung. I’m a gemini. Talkative. I try to curb it. Want to lay back and let other people have a say…
Untitled
10 months ago
I tend to find myself interupting people when I need something done. I am impatient and want to complete my task at hand. I have ADD so I fight to stay focused but sometimes I get so hyper focused, trying to compensate for my ADD, that I fail to see what is happening around me. This is hurting my job. I really want to correct this bad habit. Any advice.
clubcrackers A little because, because.
I can't seem to keep
11 months ago
my mouth shut for very long, and about the most inane things, too.
I always interrupt someone in the middle of a sentence. We end up talking briefly about whatever it is that I’ve brought up and, seconds later, I always end up saying, “Anyway, sorry, you were saying before I interrupted you..?”
I do this every fucking day, to everyone.
No more.
I want to stop interrupting my fiance.
12 months ago
I love and respect my fiance but sometimes don’t know when to keep my mouth shut. It’s truly something I need to get a grip on…
I know why I do it;
14 months ago
I crave validation, I have this incessant need to prove that I am not stupid and that I know what I’m talking about—and unfortunately, I interrupt anything! It’s not narcissism, just poor self esteem, and that is not okay.
Stop the Babble
15 months ago
I do interrupt people but it’s mostly out of excitement. It’s still rude though. I feel bad when I do it often in a conversation. Also it creates confusion, lol.
Pumpkin_Oatmeal starts her new job tomorrow
Untitled
15 months ago
I find myself doing this incessantly. Mostly out of excitement that I agree so wholeheartedly, but annoying nonetheless!
