how to not talk so much

Are you always chatty? Infront of your parents? Relatives? Mature people? Or just chatty because you feel the enviornment is uncomfortable and you want it to loosen up a little?

Think about when/where you are talking. Maybe avoid those situations or just be aware. Nothing wrong with someone talking alot imo, just shows you are brave and want to keep things alive. Maybe sometimes at work etc i dont like people that talk too much because i want to focus on the job but other than that. Please speak haha.

What you could try to develop is be honest when you talk. All the time. But not in a rude way like ”i dont like your shirt”- if they asked? Then you give them your honest opinion. Just dont be ashamed.

Other than that maybe spending some time alone. Its hard in the beginning but gets easier(not hiding just go out for a walk in nature alone, fishing alone etc)- why be addicted to someone else? Maybe meditate. Or something to remind you to listen more, maybe change your background on your phone to something that instantly reminds you to listen more. When youre walking outside dont use headphones, just listen instead. And so on.

I think you will later realize that its good youre talking alot. There will always be people that think youre annoying but why are they so serious?

Maybe not overthink all this either, you probably have alot of thoughts in your head(?) some physical work out might help or practice reading more to learn to focus. Find you way, it wont happen in a day but after months/years you will hear other people saying you have changed(evolved) and you will eventually find a balance. Dont worry.

You will probably be a fun father.

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