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How to have a difficult conversation-Part 1
In order to show up how we want to in the world and share our truth requires that we have open and honest conversations with people. Many of us fear that these conversations will lead to conflict and instead try avoid them like the plague.
Naked
When doing thought work it is essential to be calm before trying to be aware and shift thinking.
It comes down to these two fears
"Your purpose in life is not the job you do - it’s who you are. Who you get to be."-B. Castillo
Screw It!
When I ask my clients to report back the thoughts they had prior to overeating, over drinking, not keeping a promise to themselves, or setting appropriate boundaries the top 3 that appear most often were: ‘Screw it’, ‘I deserve it’, 'It doesn’t matter.’
People Pleasers are Liars!
What has been transformational for me to understand is that people pleasing is about trying to control what someone else thinks about us. This works 0% of the time!
Meet the Author
Melanie Shmois, LISW-S, is a licensed therapist and multi-certified coach working with high-achievers who've built real success on the outside and want the same strength on the inside. As founder of Mind Your Strength Coaching, she helps driven professionals close the gap between performance and fulfillment, with the same precision they'd expect from any high-level advisor.