Conflict essentials: Navigating emotional needs and the role of fear

Conflicts are never solely about clashing opinions; they stem from deeper, unseen emotional currents. Understanding the submerged fears and unmet needs which are at the heart of conflict is essential to resolving these tensions. The Role of Fear and Unmet Needs At the...

Conflict essentials: The 2 things at the heart of all conflict

There are two things which are at the heart of all conflict. These two simple things are universal to all humans and all conflict. But, the simplest things in life are not necessarily the easiest to do something about. To illustrate the point that simple does not...

5 effective ways to manage stress you haven’t tried

1. Breathe like a Navy Seal Navy Seals have a simple technique to manage stress, stay calm and think more clearly. To understand how such a simple process works you must understand the nervous system. As outlined more fully in our blog, Why you feel stressed, your...
The 4 steps to make difficult conversations easier

The 4 steps to make difficult conversations easier

We all need to have difficult conversations, either at work or in our personal lives, so having a strategy for difficult conversations is crucial to successful relationships. Imagine how your relationships could improve if you had a template you could use every time...

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Why boundaries are so hard to keep

Why boundaries are so hard to keep

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and resentful you may be having trouble setting boundaries. Setting boundaries is a crucial relational skill which enables you to manage your happiness, time and energy. Unfortunately, many of us are not taught how...

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When Christmas is complicated

When Christmas is complicated

It’s December already and I must find a Christmas tree in my new, unfamiliar suburb.  Someone mentioned they had finished their Christmas shopping the other day and I realised I hadn’t even begun to think of buying presents.  How did we get to December so fast?!  Like...

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Reduce conflict in 3 easy steps

Reduce conflict in 3 easy steps

Conflict is an often unwanted but unavoidable feature of being in a relationship. Not many people want to experience it, yet there can be great value in conflict. It is a necessary part of relationships that can stimulate change, growth, and new ways of being. When...

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6 steps to addressing inner conflict

6 steps to addressing inner conflict

Often when we say "I don't know what I want," it is actually untrue.  Often we know in our heart what we want but are too fearful to admit it because of the potential consequences. We get stuck while our mind goes over several options – again, and again, and again. ...

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Most of us are familiar with the term “red flags” and everyone has experienced them somewhere in their relationship history. Red flags are issues that signal problems in relationships which, left unaddressed, will eventually lead to relationship breakdown.  Don’t get caught unaware…

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