Just Wait

I have a bad habit of interrupting people.

Why do I interrupt? Sometimes it may be required to break somebody's pattern but for the most part it's quite rude.

In thinking about my own experience, it's usually because I'm thinking about what I need to say instead of listening to what the other person is saying. I get to a point where I feel like I understand what the other person and I'm ready to fire my comments or questions back at them.

But what if I waited?

Would I learn more? Would I have a new perspective? Would the other person be more open to hearing what I have to say? Would I become more connected with the other person?

I believe so...

Time to create a new habit!