Why you can't bite your tongue!

I've always been an open book, sometimes my honesty or opinions can get me into trouble though! But sometimes, no matter how hard I try, I just can't keep my mouth shut! And thanks to researchers, I now know why! Blame your brain

People who are stressed, distracted, overwhelmed, or exhausted have less cognitive control. Going too long between meals can also be a problem. If blood-sugar levels are too low, you may literally lack the energy needed to bite your tongue.

Also, trying to not think about something can make you blurt it out! Daniel Wegner, now a professor of psychology at Harvard, conducted the “white bear” study back in 1987. Some participants were asked to try not to think about a white bear, while others were supposed to think about the bear. The ones trying not to think about it thought about it much more!

Well-meaning friends or relatives may suggest that you simply try not to think about troubles, when faced with a distressing situation, for example. Unfortunately, this is pretty horrible advice.The allure of such advice is that it often seems effective … at first.

So how can a person avoid doing the worst thing possible, if avoiding it only makes it more likely to happen? Focus on what you want to think or do, rather than on what you trying to avoid.

Found on globe and mail