Let Dawn Show You How To Self-Soothe
This will make you calmer, less reactive and more able to communicate your side of things as well as hear your partner clearly.Ā
Tune into your feelings, name them if you can and locate where you feel them in the body.
Box breathe to release tension and introduce relaxation in the mind and body
Once you've reached that place of calm and serenity you'll be able to understand and voice your own needs with quiet confidence. You'll also be able to listen more clearly to others without feeling so nervous.
Soothing your body and mind will help you understand how you process and show emotion, as well as shedding light on how you respond to external events. This is the first step in taking responsibility for yourself and your actions.
Module 3
Why Are They Attacking Me?
There is a difference between an identity issueĀ which speaks to the person and aĀ behavioral issueĀ which speaks to what they do or not do, say or not say.
Journalling Moment
Identify three times when you felt you had to defend yourself to your partner. How many times was the row about something you did/didnā€™t do, or say/didnā€™t say as opposed to something about the way you are as a person?Ā How does this make you feel as you journal?
What you have journalled may have created strong feelings in you, which is perfectly okay. All feelings are valid because you feel them - there's no wrong or right way to feel about things, just your way.
