Here are some bullet points summarizing the key concepts from the sources, based on our conversation history:

• How to Talk Less:
  • Show a willingness to listen by giving your full attention, maintaining eye contact, and using nonverbal cues such as smiling and nodding.
  • Think before responding, take a moment to reflect, and ask clarifying questions.
  • Avoid interrupting people; make notes to remember your thoughts until it is your turn to speak.
  • Only speak when relevant and stay on topic, using open-ended questions to encourage others.
  • Practise what you are going to say to be concise and clear.
  • Keep conversations balanced by asking for other people's opinions.
  • Challenge yourself and record your speech to avoid rambling and stay on topic.
• How to Be a Better Listener:
  • Practice sitting in silence to be more comfortable with quiet and aware of your thoughts.
  • Understand that listening involves the ears, mind, heart, and body, not just hearing.
  • Focus on the other person and what they are saying, rather than what you are going to say next.
  • Observe body language and tone to understand the emotions of the speaker.
  • Be accepting and non-judgemental to create a safe space for them.
  • Decide if some things are best left unsaid and consider the impact of your words.
• Embracing Silence:
  • Unplug from technology to reduce overstimulation.
  • Write your thoughts in a journal to express yourself without imposing them on others.
  • Meditate to become more comfortable with quiet.
  • Observe your surroundings to be more present.
• Signs of Excessive Talking:
  • Talking over others.
  • Speaking impulsively.
  • Speaking at inappropriate times.
  • Being uncomfortable with silence.
  • Talking more than listening.
  • Oversharing.
  • People seeming bored when you are talking.
• Types of Excessive Talking:
  • Pressured speech: rapid, forceful talking that switches topics, possibly indicating bipolar disorder.
  • Hyperverbal speech: fast, increased speech, possibly indicating ADHD or anxiety.
  • Disorganized speech: quickly switching between unrelated topics, possibly indicating schizophrenia or psychosis.
  • Compulsive communication: frequently talking more than others.
  • Rambling: talking excessively and going off on tangents, possibly due to social anxiety.
• Final takeaway: Being talkative is not necessarily bad, but to talk less, focus on listening more by making eye contact and listening to understand.