Overexplaining is not a personality defect. It is a learned habit of ensuring one’s safety when the world appears unpredictable. If you identify as a serial over-explainer, there are two things you ...

Have you ever caught yourself giving a long explanation for a decision that needed no defense? Whether it’s saying no to an outing, choosing a career path your family doesn’t understand, or setting a ...

Source: Christina Morillo / Pexels Have you ever walked away from a conversation with that sinking feeling that you said too much? Not because you were impolite or inconsiderate—but because you tried ...

In the first part of this series I wrote about why we think we should explain how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work, what they’re good and bad at, and what their effects can be. In ...

Forty-five-year-old Sara says: “I tried, but I could never stop myself from over-explaining. I would hear myself, but the need to continue was overwhelming. Every conversation was hard.” She adds, “It ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Managers often undermine their authority by over-explaining decisions, apologizing for enforcing standards, and seeking consensus ...

At some point, many people realize they spend an exhausting amount of energy explaining themselves. Explaining their choices. Explaining their pace. Explaining why something feels right—or wrong. Not ...