Joyful Mamahood: Positive Parenting, Time Management, Marriage & Family

Ep 32 | QTT Breaking Down Barriers: How to Lower Defenses and Foster Meaningful Conversations

June 13, 2023 Kim Maclin
Joyful Mamahood: Positive Parenting, Time Management, Marriage & Family
Ep 32 | QTT Breaking Down Barriers: How to Lower Defenses and Foster Meaningful Conversations
Show Notes

We've all been there. You ask a harmless question, and suddenly, it's like you've unleashed a monster. You were just trying to figure out why someone did something or what in the world has them all up in a huff, or worse yet, you are trying to get your partner to be more hands one or to connect with your teenager and then all of a sudden it’s like a switch flipped and people are freaking out, shutting down, and getting super defensive. 

Maybe you were just trying to connect or learn more about someone and how they operate and they were totally triggered, perceiving your questions as judgment or criticism or feeling attacked and therefore becoming defensive. 

While we aren’t responsible for how people react to us there are some ways things we can do to be less triggering in the way we speak.

In this episode, I’ll be equipping you with two simple yet game-changing phrases that will effortlessly lower someone's guard, making them more receptive to what you are saying and more willing to share their thoughts and feelings. Get ready to transform your conversations from tense standoffs to warmer and more inviting exchanges!

So, whether you're chatting with your kids, your partner, or judgy and defensive Aunt Betty, these tried-and-true techniques will help you navigate the treacherous waters of communication with finesse. Once you implement these strategies, you'll be amazed at the connections you can forge and the depth of conversations you can have. So, let's dive in and unlock the secret to skillful communication together. 

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