Bracing for a hard conversation
It anchors you to your own feelings rather than your fears of the other person’s reaction, which keeps hard talks honest and kind.
By RennieSingaporeUpdated
Speak from what you feel, not from what you fear they will do. Honesty offered gently is a gift, even when it is not easy to receive.
Sitting with this one
- Best for
- Preparing for a conversation you have been dreading.
- How to use it
- Write one sentence that starts with how you feel, and lead with that instead of an accusation.
Write your own moment of stillness
This one is here for anyone. Want a line for exactly how you feel right now? We’ll write one on the spot.
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