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Please talk a bit less (about yourself)!
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Winter is coming! Depending on where you live, you either had your time change last weekend, or you'll have it soon. Am I the only one who wants to go to bed at 6pm this time of year? Last week I spent some time around someone who talked a lot. I love conversation, and my husband and I both talk a LOT. This person, though, stood out because they only talked about themselves. I'm a curious person and love to know people's backgrounds and stories, but I found myself honestly not even caring, which didn't feel good. Have you ever had a chat with someone who didn't ask you anything at all? Within minutes you can get the impression that they don't care. I felt like I could have walked away and they wouldn't even notice I'd left. Why ask questions of others?Asking questions builds connections with others. When you ask someone else a question, you show that you care enough to stop talking and actually listen to what they have to say. People love being asked about themselves! And it can be fascinating to learn about what makes other people tick, and why they feel the way they do. What about asking ourselves questions?It's not one-sided. We can and should ask ourselves questions as well. Asking things like, “Am I doing this because I want to, or because I think I have to?” can be as enlightening as it is uncomfortable. Or questions like, "Do I even like this job?", or "Am I happy in this relationship?" can feel scary to ask. But self-questioning can save you from going along on autopilot, and can lead to some positive changes. As a Certified Life Coach, I’m here to help you get comfortable with your curiosity and turn what can be scary questions into real life changes! |
Bethany Ward Life Coaching
I'm a Certified Life Coach and athlete, who loves to talk about personal development and work/life relationships. I help my clients embrace change with courage and determination. Subscribe to my newsletter to get helpful ways to improve mindset, and turn challenges into successes.
Hey Reader, A few weeks ago, I found out my position as an Executive Assistant with an International company was being made redundant. I definitely didn’t see it coming. But after the dust settled, I reminded myself of something I often say to my clients: focus on what you can control, not what you can’t. I couldn’t control the redundancy. But I could control my response. I could choose to panic and fall into a negative mental loop, or I could take the energy and move it into something...
Hey Reader, Last week we talked about the grooves we slip into that keep us circling the same routines. Have you’ve identified one you’re feeling stuck in? You don’t need a giant leap to break free. Most of the time, a rut starts to crack with the smallest shift. It happens to mountains, to boulders, and to us. Your challenge for this weekDo one thing differently. It doesn’t matter how small. Take a new route to work, try a different coffee order, start a conversation you’d usually avoid, or...
Hey Reader, There are seasons in life when it feels like you’re walking in circles. The same thoughts, the same conversations, the same Monday mornings that blend into each other until you wonder if time is actually moving. Ruts sneak up on us. They feel safe and normal, until you wake up one day and realize you haven’t moved forward in months. I’ve been working on this topic for a bit, and it became more personal today. I’ve been in a “comfortable” rut with work for awhile, and this morning...