Conversation, Creativity and Connecting Space
Let’s be honest, some of us would like to avoid having a difficult conversation at all costs, right?
Great, we get to avoid the uncomfortable feeling, the intense emotions, or the raised voices. Does this action take us a step closer to getting the outcome we want? Hmmm I wonder. However, what if, these types of conversations are not all bad? Sure, there may still be parts we are uncomfortable with but difficult conversations can actually be a great path to growth and understanding. So how do we have these conversations in a way that serves us well as well as the person we are having them with?
The skill of listening is to fully understand what you are hearing and checking in with others that you in fact have understood what you have just heard. This may even require you to ask questions before blurting out a panicked response. Seek to understand. Be curious about the potential answers you might hear. Be curious about the experience. Remember, unless there is an end date to adhere to, hit the pause button. Sleep on it if you must and take time to process it in your time. This is self-care. And lastly, once the conversation is over, congratulate yourself for taking that step to assert yourself, for being present, for taking a risk, voicing your concerns or any other of your amazing skills you may have used. Then take from the experience, any points you feel provide a learning opportunity and let go of the things that you have no control over and no longer relevant. #conversations #listeningskills #conflict Email if you would like to know a little more about how we can work together to make your desired change. theresa@connectingdotscounselling.au
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