Talking too much

 So a theme in my life recently has been that I am talking too much. This is both at work and in my personal relationships. I am working hard to tighten up my circle and with whom I share intimate knowledge of my life.

I know that when I talk, I get all my "junk" out and feel lighter. But this can make the person I am with feel undervalued and not appreciated. I know that this is a bad thing. I am working on the listening. As a dear friend pointed out to me this weekend, we have two ears and one mouth. Use the ears more and mouth less.

I want the people I have conversations with to know that I see them, I value them, and I will listen with an open heart and a closed mouth. I know this will help me be a better friend, partner, mother, coworker and mentor.

Wish me luck!!