TWO THINGS FOR YOU TO THINK ABOUT
Get comfortable with silence. That way you will only feel the need to speak when you have something important to say.
Get comfortable with boredom. That way you will only feel the need to do something when it is actually worth doing.

THREE THINGS FOR YOU TO ASK YOURSELF
Do you compulsively speak or do something to fill the void? Are you in a constant state of self-induced distraction? How does this compulsive behavior affect the other areas of your life?
Recommended: Use these as journaling prompts for the week.

ONE THING FOR YOU TO TRY THIS WEEK
Allow yourself to be bored and unstimulated for a while. Do it intentionally. Do it to see what thoughts and feelings come up. Are you anxious that you’re wasting time? Are you frustrated that you can’t sit still? Are you angry about that thing your mom said when you were seven? What is it? What are you avoiding?
Remember: Small changes lead to lasting breakthroughs.