Whenever I hang out with friends, co-workers or in general group settings, I always worry about whether I’m talking too much about myself and that I come across as self-absorbed. Like if the other person keeps asking me questions and then I reflect on the conversation, I realize I was so distracted by the questions I was being asked I didn’t find out too much about them. Does anyone else do this? Tips on how to overcome?

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I legitimately just have to force myself to shut up sometimes and not tell the story that comes to mind when I want to relate to another person's story. It's super difficult but i worked on with my manager and trying to find how much was the right amount to speak in group settings and how to make it more inclusive for introverts that will just stay quiet if you keep sharing your stories etc.

Just keep practicing conscientiousness and it will get better over time. But it's always a struggle because that just who you are naturally

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Every. Single. Time.
I tell myself to be quiet and try to listen or ask them about their life, job, hobbies. I pay special attention to their face for any obvious clue they are nearing a negative emotion (I can’t tell specific emotions - just positive or negative).
Be kind to yourself. ❤️

What M1 said. I force myself to actively listen or ask genuine follow up questions out of curiosity. If I don't ill ramble

I do thisss ugh, no one tells me or seems bothered, but I see it. So helpful to see someone else comment this. Mindfulness practice/guided meditations on listening are what I do to help. But I have to be actively working on it to improve.

Yes it took me a long time to learn to listen at work. With friends and family I still interrupt and make things about me from time to time. It’s a learned skill

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