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Mar 10, 2021

Do you avoid difficult conversations? Does confrontation make you feel nervous or fearful? You are not alone! But I’m here to tell you - you can learn how to work through these feelings and get more comfortable with difficult conversions! In today’s episode, we get into part 2 of the Difficult Conversations Series - how to prepare for them by understanding why we avoid them and why we react the way we do, how to set clear expectations with yourself and the person you’re talking to, and the benefits that can come from these confronting, but crucial conversations. 

We dive into:

  • [7:45] Why women often avoid conflict (and what to do to get more comfortable with this!)
  • [8:40] Some consequences that can from avoiding difficult conversations
  • [10:05] A big learning moment for me around having tough conversations
  • [11:05] The way young girls are socialized and how this plays into our communication dynamics
  • [12:15] 4 questions to ask yourself about difficult conversations that can help you get more comfortable with confrontation
  • [15:00] Why it’s SO IMPORTANT to understand why we react the way we do to confrontation 
  • [17:10] My personal experience with resolving conflict growing up and how that affected my relationships as an adult
  • [18:40] The BIGGEST benefits of having difficult conversations!
  • [24:20] The 3 MAJOR components to help you identify a crucial conversation
  • [26:45] Some simple ways to help make these conversations easier for you so you can start confronting the tough issues in your life and relationships
  • [28:25] A VERY IMPORTANT thing to identify BEFORE having a difficult conversation
  • [33:20] The best thing you can do to set expectations when having a difficult conversation with your spouse
  • [37:25] An IMPORTANT resource if you are not feeling supported in your life and mental health

 

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