stop interupting people

I have realized that I don’t listen to others as well as I would like. This was a hard realization because I have always prided myself on being a good listener. Something to work on…

I think I’m ready to take this off my list. I’ve become very aware now about interupting people. I’ll take this off my list but if the habit comes back I’ll get ‘er back on my list of things to do.

I’m working on this. I need to stop trying to finish peoples’ sentences for them! It’s such a nasty habit!

I need help with this… and I don’t know how to go about it.
I try listening more intently, but I still find my mind wandering off to what I should say next…
I blame my fear of awkward silences…

Today I told someone about this goal and he said, “interrupting people? you dont do that” I then informed him that I did, but it made me feel good that someone hasn’t noticed, haha. Lame? Maybe… but still a good thing… as long as not everyone notices, it’s slightly under control. Maybe I just interupt people when I get excited… of course this is often, so who knows. I think I’m going to have to find a partner in this who can help me know when I am interupting people and when I’m improving.

He then informed me that if I do it’s on accident and that it’s rare and not during big things so that’s okay. I, of course, responded by telling him that it’s the LITTLE things that matter and by interupting someone I am not being a good friend and one of my goals is to be a better friend. sighs… really that’s all that matters: I want to be a better friend and a better person.

I suck at this… this will take a lot of work.
When I get excited about something all public courtesy goes out the window… definitely a worthy goal…

wish me luck <3

Listening…a valuable and commendable triat. Not only have I learned more about the person speaking, but about myself and my ability keep control over my big mouth. This was a huge step.

O.K. guys, the teacher in me has to point this out…INTERRUPT is spelled with 2 RR’s!
where’s the spell check? ;)

I’ve really been biting my tongue to allow others to complete their thoughts before I give my two cents. I feel like I’m becoming a better listener.

...but I’ll lose my train of thought and then I have nothing to contribute. My brilliant, genious comment will leaves my head before it has a chance to leave my lips.
I guess I can TRY to keep that thought in my head for a little longer before blurting it out…it won’t be easy, but I’ll try