What improvements would you love to make to your life or relationships?
It is one thing to identify your goals but how do we make sure we make the changes we want and don’t just let them become another item on our ‘if only’ list?
I’ve been thinking about what makes the difference between desire and actual transformation.
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Dear Naked Hedgehog,
I hate small talk. I really do. But I realise it is a necessary evil. How can I build connection, be authentic and not feel like I am just wasting my time and energy talking about the weather, TV programmes or how quickly the traffic is or isn’t moving today?
Yours,
Nicky.
Dear Nicky,
To build authentic connections we need to both take risks and establish trust. In different relationships we will need to do both to varying levels but all relationships need to start somewhere.
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When did you last have an argument? Today, this week, this year or this decade? When you are provoked do you shout about it or run for the duvet? Do you tend to get it all out in the open and say it as it is or do you keep your feelings to yourself ? Do you hate to leave problems unresolved or do you do everything to keep the peace? Do you end up regretting what you said or that you didn’t speak up?
For years I avoided arguments wherever possible, but eventually I learnt that it wasn’t such a great idea.
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