More deep thoughts

So I read the following 'Healthy Reflections' in one of my daily SparkPeople e-mails:

The Wisdom of Listening

One common trait to nearly every good leader is the art of listening. Many times, the best leaders can be among the quietest in the room. They know their time is well spent in hearing new perspectives, ideas, and thoughts. It's how they grow personally and build visions. The wisest leaders know that hearing themselves talk is no way to build trust and goodwill. You can do the same thing. When a friend needs to talk, resist the urge to give advice right away and just listen. Ask questions, and really try to understand the answer. When a customer calls, don't say a word about your product until you fully know their needs. When your spouse is hurting, it's not the time to prove that you were right. Over time, you can develop that leader-like sense of when to open your mouth and when to keep it clamped firmly shut.

I really need to work on the bolded part. I have a really great husband; I mean REALLY GREAT husband and I am so bad about telling him this and how much I love him. He busts his butt every day to make everyone in this house happy and rarely takes time out for himself to do anything. We have some extended family issues going on right now that I'm super frustrated with and he's been the brunt of my anger/frustration. I really need to think before I speak because I don't and I have a tendency to hurt those that I love the most; especially poor Matt.

I'm adding that to the list of things I need to work on...wish me luck!