I’m going back and forth between being my authentic self in work and private life versus giving people a toned down version.

I struggle to not share my thoughts and ideas in meetings, especially when (I know it sounds horrible) when others don’t speak up right away or suggest” less optimal” ways of doing something.

On one hand, I think yes be the bold and confident you and you will always find your people and the right fit but on the other hand I am always questioning myself.

In social situations I am almost always the one who is extroverted, direct and almost no topics are taboo…but then I get home and think crap..did I share too much..was I too much?

In both scenarios I really don’t have a filter. (I’m not pointing out if someone has a zit or something rather am quite direct in my thoughts and opinions)

Btw I really struggle with this type of regulation and a lot of times it is either full on myself or full on mask so if there is advice on this I would gladly take that as well.

I would really appreciate some of your thoughts here.

Thank you all🫶🏻