No one looks good in a mohair jumper

How do we feel when someone makes a comment about us?  There are probably times when we can brush it off and not think about it again, and there are others where we end up ruminating over it for days afterwards.  But what’s going on in the making of these comments?  Are they just as innocuous as the person who made them (possibly) believes?  Or is there something deeper at play here?In this episode I put these comments under the psychodynamic spotlight to see if we can understand what is happening.  We take a trip to Waltons’ mountain and learn why these days I’m more likely to be wearing glittery leggings instead of neon fruit print ones. What’s not to enjoy?Here are the highlights of this episode:(2.06) The mohair jumper scenario(4.02) Defence mechanism bingo(8.43) Awareness is key(10.40) Setting boundariesConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramABOUT THE PODCASTThe Dynamics of Everyday Life explores the psychological patterns shaping how we think, work and relate to others; bringing psychodynamic thinking into coaching, leadership and everyday life.If you're a coach interested in learning more about psychodynamic approaches to coaching, you can explore Julia's training programmes on her website.FOLLOW THE PODCASTIf you're enjoying The Dynamics of Everyday Life, follow the podcast on your listening app so you don't miss future episodes.