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The Urge to OVER-EXPLAIN Everything
Have you ever caught yourself explaining a decision long after you've already made it?
In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I'm talking about something I've been working on lately: the habit of over-explaining myself.
Recently, I said no to an invitation. My first instinct was to write a long explanation outlining all the reasons why I couldn't make it. I wanted to make sure they understood. I wanted to avoid disappointing them. And if I'm being honest, I probably wanted to avoid being judged.
But instead, I decided to simply say no.
That small moment got me thinking about how often we overexplain our choices, boundaries, and decisions. Whether it's declining an invitation, changing directions in our business, or making a decision that other people might not understand, many of us feel the need to justify ourselves in order to gain approval.
If you've ever found yourself writing the three-paragraph text message when one sentence would have done, this episode is for you.
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By Leah YardHave you ever caught yourself explaining a decision long after you've already made it?
In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I'm talking about something I've been working on lately: the habit of over-explaining myself.
Recently, I said no to an invitation. My first instinct was to write a long explanation outlining all the reasons why I couldn't make it. I wanted to make sure they understood. I wanted to avoid disappointing them. And if I'm being honest, I probably wanted to avoid being judged.
But instead, I decided to simply say no.
That small moment got me thinking about how often we overexplain our choices, boundaries, and decisions. Whether it's declining an invitation, changing directions in our business, or making a decision that other people might not understand, many of us feel the need to justify ourselves in order to gain approval.
If you've ever found yourself writing the three-paragraph text message when one sentence would have done, this episode is for you.
Let’s Connect
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway. Send me a message or share this episode with someone who might need it.
Subscribe & Review
If you’re enjoying Voted Least Likely, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more people find the show 💗
Connect with the Podcast:
www.leahyard.com
IG: @leahyard
TikTok: @leahyard