Silence doesn't build connection.
Jenny Maxwell??
I teach you how to Pause before you do or say something you'll regret.
What’s the most common cause for family feuds?
Not expressing what's bothering you in your outside voice.
Holding back from saying what's on your mind is only building one thing
Resentment.
You might think you're trying to keep the peace when if fact the opposite is actually true.
"Nothing.... it's fine..... don't worry about it..."
Frustration continues to build in you because you can't quite put it into words without an emotional reaction.
Meanwhile ??
The other person is walking on eggshells, trying to figure out what's wrong with you in the hopes of "fixing" it.
Does that seem like keeping the peace to you? ??
The silent treatment, rage, passive aggressive behavior are all forms of emotional abuse.
If you don't know how to express your needs calmly, it's nobody's responsibility but yours to learn how to.
Your behavior causes resentment on both sides, is a waste of valuable time and energy and increases the potential risk for total disconnection.
What's the solution?
Learning how to pause.
Read the comment to learn why this skill is so valuable personally and professionally.
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I'm Jen.
I teach you how to Pause.
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3 周Pausing can make a huge difference for emotional reactions Jenny Maxwell??!