Occasionally, I find myself saying something I regret. Rather than engaging my brain first, I’ll speak the first thought or emotion I have instead of thinking it through. What’s the rush? Take a breath and a moment to craft the proper response for the situation and the audience. I knew a person that, way too often, verbalized all thoughts that came into their head. TMI – Too Much Information! Be patient – the relationships you have fostered can be set back with a wrong comment.