@estherikott, there is so much wisdom here.

I have a couple of things I try to filter my words through.

1.) What is my motivation for saying it?
2.) What are the possible outcomes for saying it?
3.) Will the receiver and anyone in hearing distance be better off for having heard it?

Of course, being human, I don't always succeed in filtering my words through these considerations first, but I never regret it when I take the time to consider these things before speaking.

I've upvoted and resteemed this article as one of my daily post promotions for the @mitneb Curation Trail Project. It will be featured in the @mitneb Curation Trail Project Daily Report for 16 FEB 2018.

Cheers!