Keeping silence?

Question

I really need to learn when to keep my mouth shut, what are some ways I can stop myself from blurting out crap all the time?

Answer 1

man do I feel for you here....I'm the same freakin' way. I try to just wait ten seconds before I say anything. Consciously, just wait....its tough, and doesn't always work, but it's all I know.
guess I'll keep reading your answers to see it there is a better one :)

Answer 2

I have found that spending time alone has helped curb that impulse in me. When I am around my friends and family alot I slip back into it somewhat, but for the mostpart if I get enough time alone I lose the impulse to blurt.

Answer 3

hahaha i have the same problem, except i dont wanna shut up lol I say whatebver is on my mind, like if I dont agree with whats being said I'll come out and say it. Thats a reason why people like me because I'm outspoken, be who you are, trust me it will come in handy one day.

Answer 4

Blurt away at least it is likely to be honest

Answer 5

look speaking your opion is good just make sure you arent forcing your opions on people and try not to hurt anyones feeling but sometimes just walking away and keeping your trap shut is the best solution

Answer 6

if you feel like you are going to say something in front of someone, just walk away untill the feeling is gone.take a holiday or just be alone for a while and let your feeling settle down.

Answer 7

If its something that comes naturally, then you have to work on it. It takes alot of self-control. Try to think before you actually say something that gets you in trouble. Walk away if you have to.

Answer 8

i agree its hard sometimes. if its a secret then remember that if you had told someone a secret you wouldnt want them to blurt it out either. something like that...

Answer 9

Before you speak get into the habit of asking yourself what the consequences will be if you say what you're thinking.

Answer 10

female and silence= to things that definintely never uttered in the same sentence.