70. 5 Tips for Handling Missed Expectations

When I was 19 years old, I had a painful and tumultuous relationship that lasted about 8 months. Looking back, I can see that if I had known how to handle my disappointments in the moment I could have saved myself a lot of grief. If I were to go back and coach my 19 year old self on how to handle these hard conversations, these five tips are what I would share. Know your message State your intention Take responsibility Assume positive intent Start talking (and assume that it will be messy) These tips work whether you're dealing with a new situation that has just come up or an old familiar pattern that you're ready to break. Follow Keep Talking Revolution on Instagram: instagram.com/keeptalkingrevolution Get the full show notes and links to all the resources mentioned at keeptalkingrevolutionpodcast.com/ep-70