Day to day we have several ways of responding or reacting to certain situations in our lives. We choose to engage with others in ways that will impact our relationships at work, home, social gatherings, etc. Often times we may find ourselves caught in a cycle of instinctive reactions instead of thoughtful and intentional responses. Understanding the difference between responding and reacting is very important, as they are different ways we approach different situations. Reacting typically involves an involuntary, knee-jerk response, whilst responding is more thoughtful and intentional. These worksheets will guide in understanding the difference between reacting and responding and better handle difficult situations. By purchasing you will be able to download 1 PDF file with 14 pages. You'll be able to download the worksheets in sizes 8.5x11" and/or A4.
Whit Taylor humorously illustrates hypothetical examples of Internet quizzes that are indicative of the present.
Emotions play an important role in the way we communicate at home and work. It’s the way you feel, more than the way you think, that motivates you to communicate or to make decisions. The way you react to emotionally driven, nonverbal cues affects both how you understand other people and how they understand you. If you are out of touch with your feelings, and don’t understand how you feel or why you feel that way, you’ll have a hard time communicating your feelings and needs to others. This can result in frustration, misunderstandings, and conflict. When you don’t address what’s really bothering you, you often become embroiled in petty squabbles instead—arguing with your spouse about how the towels should be hung, for example, or with a coworker about whose turn it is to restock the copier. Emotional awareness provides you the tools needed for understanding both yourself and other people, and the real messages they are communicating to you. Although knowing your own feelings may seem simple, many people ignore or try to sedate strong emotions like anger, sadness, and fear. But your ability to communicate depends on being connected to these feelings. If you’re afraid of strong emotions or if you insist on communicating only on a rational level, it will impair your ability to fully understand others, creatively problem solve, resolve conflicts, or build an affectionate connection with someone.
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@Secondlina I might cry, this is the GOODEST boy I have ever seen. He will live forever in my heart.
"You belong."
