Should is a little word that can trigger shame and stop us from making the changes our hearts most want.
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Category: Communication
Not JUST
In a previous post, we looked at the benefits of using “and” instead of “but”. In line with this, it is also interesting to look at another little word we regularly use. “Just”. I have recently attempted to omit the word “just” from my vocabulary. It is not easy with this one. It’s just so […]
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“Don’t put your “but” in the face of an angry person” – Marshall Rosenberg If you are interested in being an effective communicator, you are probably interested in the power of words and language. One I have been practising for some time in my own life is avoiding the word “but”, often by substituting the […]
Read more...Why Communication Skills Won’t Save Your Relationship.
Many couples struggle with issues within their relationship. When they come to see us they often say, “We have communication problems.” They think that improving their communication skills will solve their relationship problems. Communication skills can be extremely helpful. But there is a catch. You have to put communication skills into practice for them to […]
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