A common behaviour I observe in my clients is the tendency to fall down metaphorical rabbit holes when they talk, which often leads to difficult conversations. They start talking without a clear direction, simply wanting to make a point. As they speak, thoughts and emotions get triggered causing the conversation to divert into multiple tangents. […]
Couples
Dealing with Criticism
Dealing with criticism can be challenging. By making just a few adjustments to how you interact with it means you potentially create a substantial change – in any relationship. No-one is naturally critical. Judgements and criticism can surface when there is frustration and the quality of communication is deteriorating. Criticism is not ok, but can […]
Seven Ways to Value Your Relationships
We often hear businesses talk about their brand values – things like integrity, teamwork and respect. These words have meaning, are sincere and help businesses form strong and positive relationships. Whether we realise it or not, we all have values too. These are things that make up who we are and represent us at our […]
Self-awareness Improves Relationships
Here we are. The start of another year. Resolutions made and possibly already broken (and who can blame you given the restrictions we’re living under). We often focus on giving up alcohol and chocolate and doing more exercise at this time of year, but have you ever considered increasing your self-awareness? When I ask my […]
Relationship in Lockdown Repair Plan
If being at home together for so long has left your relationship in lockdown feeling strained and challenging, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s doomed. Our brains are hardwired to respond to threat by feeling fear. Fear produces a stress response in our body to prepare it for fight or flight. When we’re under this kind […]
What’s your impact when you speak?
My partner used to get frustrated with me whenever I tried to help him with his business proposals.
