--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every time I open my mouth to say what…" description: "\"“Every time I open my mouth to say what I'm feeling, something stops me and I have to make sure I'm not going to say anything stupid. It makes me crazy..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a5c/brent-runyon-36124_open-mouth_every-time-i-open-my-mouth-to-say-what-i_1395644.png" --- # Every time I open my mouth to say what I'm feeling… ![“Every time I open my mouth to say what I'm feeling, something stops me and I have to make sure I'm not going to say anything stupid. It makes me crazy. And then, once I've figured out what I'm going to say, I have to go over it, over and over again, just to see if what I'm feeling is right. And…” quote by Brent Runyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a5c/brent-runyon-36124_open-mouth_every-time-i-open-my-mouth-to-say-what-i_1395644.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a5c/brent-runyon-36124_open-mouth_every-time-i-open-my-mouth-to-say-what-i_1395644.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a5c/brent-runyon-36124_open-mouth_every-time-i-open-my-mouth-to-say-what-i_1395644.png) > ““Every time I open my mouth to say what I'm feeling, something stops me and I have to make sure I'm not going to say anything stupid. It makes me crazy. And then, once I've figured out what I'm going to say, I have to go over it, over and over again, just to see if what I'm feeling is right. And then I have to figure out how to say it.”” [Brent Runyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brent-runyon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Self‑censorship and over‑analysis hinder authentic communication and cause anxiety. **In simple terms:** Overthinking blocks honest speech. Key Takeaway Practice spontaneous expression. Themes communication anxiety self‑criticism Mood anxious thoughtful Type self‑help psychological When to use this quote - public speaking - personal conversations - writing - therapy Key Concepts authenticity mental health Questions to Reflect On - What triggers your self‑censorship? - How can you balance thoughtfulness and spontaneity? A Different Perspective May cause impulsive mistakes. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [“When you open your mouth to say something, it makes it real. 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