think before i speak

On Friday, someone said something to me that seemed cruel and played on some of my vulnerabilities. This is someone at work with whom I’ve argued before at times of stress. I saw red and opened my mouth to protest but stopped myself before I said anything and just walked out. I don’t think walking out on the conversation was the most graceful way to handle it – but I’m really proud of myself for not engaging in an argument, for stopping the words before they came out of my mouth.

I still haven’t turned this into a complete habit yet(I’ve really only done it a few times). It probably won’t be leaving my to-do list anytime soon. But I’m going to try to think about it like I’m going to complete it of scratch it off my list tomorrow. :)

I’m constantly speaking too soon, saying something mean or stupid. I talk really fast so slowing down (so I can at least preview my thoughts before I let everyone else hear them, lol), that’s what I expect the key to this goal to be.

Sometimes I actually recognize something may not be the best thing to say and then I’ll actually say it anyway. I think that’s partially because I feel the need to respond to people quickly with something “fitting” or appropriate, even if it’s not the brightest thing. I think it’s also partially, or mostly, because I don’t realize how important it is to take the time and have the thoughtful attitude necessary to say the most intelligent thing possible.

its time for me to finally realise that i need to think before i speak. as i always put my foot in it!!

any tips on how to stop?
as i’ve tried a few times, and it doesnt work.

I want to think before I speak, because I tend to go on about the strangest things because I wasn’t even thinking about them. I have made many decisions that I’ve regretted in the past because I hadn’t thought them through, and it’s time for a change (like obama said).

I am going to mark this off as done…Ive grown a lot in this area in the last year to year and a half since I put this up, and while (I think) no one will ever perfect this area of their life.. God has changed me and with His help I will continue to keep growing..

I’m just awful at this.

Hello,

I wish to do this for I want to not hurt people.

Regards,

anonymous

i really need to work on this. awkward very awkward moments…
think, think think!!!

I want to stop making a fool of myself and really say what I actually mean.