Let's expand on the previous Episode 20: "A" is for Accessible and look at Reliability. Check out the video in this post and answer the 2 true and false questions regarding reliability. For any "false" responses rate the distress related to that question on a 1 to 10 scale, 1 is little distress … [Read more...]
Accessible! The “A” in A.R.R.E. You There for Me?
It's time to start chipping away at The Relationship Playbook by assessing how accessible (try saying that 3 times!) your partner is while pondering how accessible you are to your partner. Be sure you pay attention to this one! Let’s review: Being accessible, reliable, responsive, and engaged with … [Read more...]
How I Got Rid of My B**** Brain – Negative Self Talk
Call it what you will. I call mine “My B.I.T.C.H. Brain” (pardon my language but you’ll see how it is fitting); it is that part of me, and part of you, that is not kind to our self. We all walk around with automatic thoughts that do not serve us and influence our thoughts, feelings, mood and … [Read more...]
How I Became My Own Security Blanket
Hey Hey Hey Connectors -- Ok, so you know we have been working on GAINING CLARITY about ourselves in Part 2 of the video and workbook series: "Connection Strategies for Every Relationship". WHY? Without clarity on ourselves, we cannot expect to turn to another and have a more connected and … [Read more...]
Get Off the Emotional Merry Go Round!
Have you ever had one of those big emotional events happen or a moment of extreme emotion and it feels like you can just get "stuck" there? We have been working to identify emotions and learn what they are telling us but what about getting stuck in that same spot for too long? This week I use … [Read more...]
7 Essential Questions to Ask About Your Emotions
Hey! Hey! Hey! So here's the deal. We can not turn to another, expect an easy and connected relationship IF we aren't clear on what is going on in and around us. Clarity is key. So, by now you have all enjoyed (ha!) exploring the Emotion Word List found in part two of the workbook … [Read more...]