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Very happy that I’m unlearning my habit of oversharing. It was the ghetto chile
So many people in the replies are asking me how I did it. And tbh it isn’t a linear or easy process at all. I think what I first had to identify is how I felt inside after oversharing details about my life with other people, & at most times I felt really weird and uncomfortable
It also comes down to your self awareness and control. A lot of us feel like when someone disclosed/shares personal information, we have to do the same, Which really isn’t the case. You are not obligated to do that.
Always reflect on certain aspects of your personal life that you feel like you have no problem sharing/talking about and the ones that you feel are way too personal (or that you still need to work on), striking that balance helped me to slowly stop babbling about EVERYTHING.
Also always remember that when you are oversharing it may feel so natural (and this is a big trap), but you are most probably gonna feel embarrassed or regretful afterwards.
I think the most NB thing for me when it comes to stop the habit of oversharing is that I need to Think, and more specifically, think ahead, and also imagine the ripple effect of the personal information that I am about to share.
Also, it’s a matter of who you’re telling as opposed to how much you’re telling. You don’t necessarily feel like you’re oversharing when you become selective of who you’re actually sharing with. Also ekgcineni your business is your business, remember that.
You don’t owe anyone and explanation a story. I think for some people they need to confront their need for attention or sympathy (in a very safe way) but once you go over that bump, it becomes easier to keep to yourself. Tell all only when you’re ready to.
