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How to Speak Up for Yourself: Simple Strategies for Being Heard

2023/3/27
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Mel Robins: 本期节目探讨了如何进行艰难的对话,并提供了具体的技巧和策略。首先,Mel 指出了人们避免艰难对话的三个主要原因:不知道说什么、认为不是自己的责任以及害怕不被喜欢。她还强调了童年创伤对人们沟通方式的影响,以及避免冲突反而会加剧内心不适的现象。Mel 分享了六个步骤来进行艰难的对话:1. 说明你的目的(为什么);2. 提供具体的例子;3. 说明你的感受;4. 认真倾听;5. 认同对方的感受;6. 重申你的目的和要求。她还建议最好当面或通过视频会议进行艰难的对话,避免通过短信或电子邮件进行。 Mel 还分享了应对不同情况的策略,例如,面对令人不快的情况,可以使用“灰石策略”(gray rocking)来保持冷静和距离;面对令人不快的情况,可以将对方想象成一个闹脾气的小孩,以此来降低情绪影响;为了孩子的利益,应该与伴侣和前伴侣进行艰难的对话,树立良好的榜样;如果对方在沟通中变得具有攻击性,需要区分焦虑型依恋和虐待行为,并采取相应的策略;与有创伤或精神健康问题的人沟通时,重点在于设定边界,而不是试图改变对方。 Claudia: Claudia 的问题是如何与一个在群聊中经常发脾气的朋友设定界限。Mel 帮助她明确了自己的目标(保护自己的平静),并选择了一个具体的例子来作为谈话的中心。Mel 指导 Claudia 如何表达自己的感受,认真倾听朋友的回应,并最终设定界限。 Erica: Erica 的问题是如何处理丈夫的前女友经常干涉他们生活的情况。Mel 建议 Erica 使用“灰石策略”来保持冷静和距离,并建议她将前女友想象成一个闹脾气的孩子,以此来降低情绪影响。Mel 还建议 Erica 与丈夫沟通,让他承担起处理这个问题的责任。 Candace: Candace 的问题是如何处理那些不接受暂停或延迟回应的家庭成员,以及如何应对他们的对抗或攻击行为。Mel 建议 Candace 明确表达自己的需求,并设定一个回复的时间,同时也要关注对方的依恋类型,并采取相应的策略。 Carla: Carla 的问题是如何与有创伤或精神健康问题的人沟通,而不试图改变或修复他们。Mel 强调了设定边界的重要性,以及表达自己感受和需求的重要性。她指出,沟通的重点在于保护自己,而不是改变对方。

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This chapter explores the three main reasons why people avoid difficult conversations: not knowing what to say, thinking it's not their responsibility, and the need to be liked.
  • People often avoid conversations because they don't know how to start them.
  • Assuming something is not your responsibility can lead to avoidance.
  • The need to be liked and keep the peace is a common reason for avoiding conflict.

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In this episode, you’re learning how to speak up for yourself and make sure that you are heard.

 

Whether you want to be more influential and visible at work or there’s a hard conversation that you’ve been avoiding with a family member, this episode will empower you to have a breakthrough.

 

Most of us have never been taught the skills we need to have challenging conversations or to better advocate for our needs.

 

The good news is that these are skills, and you are going to learn them in a very entertaining and relatable format today.

 

You’re invited to listen in on multiple coaching sessions with listeners just like you and me who are struggling to find the words or the courage to say what needs to be said.

 

So today I’m unpacking my formula, step by step, for handling challenging conversations.

 

This is an excellent episode to send to people in your life who you really wish saw their own value and worth and could communicate it better.

 

I can’t wait to hear how these very clear steps have helped you have those conversations you’ve been putting off and to show up differently at work and school.

 

Xo Mel 

 

Want me to answer your question on the podcast? Submit it here).

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

  • 3:00: Listen to Claudia’s question about how to set boundaries in friendships.
  • 5:30: Here are 3 reasons why we avoid difficult conversations in the first place.
  • 14:40: Do you have a friend who criticizes you? Listen to this.
  • 17:30: Make sure you are ready with THIS before you start your conversation.
  • 19:45: This is a prime example of a time when I was being a crappy friend.
  • 23:30: Here’s what you should assume before you have a conversation.
  • 25:30: Never do this or you’ll put the other person on the defensive.
  • 26:45: If you can, PLEASE have your conversation this way.
  • 30:40: Here’s my favorite visual when it’s my turn to listen.
  • 33:40: Do you have to communicate with an ex? Listen to Erica.
  • 35:50: You’ve got to learn how to “gray rock” when dealing with difficult people.
  • 36:40: See the petty people in this ridiculous way and it will help!
  • 39:30: Like it or not, you have to have this conversation for your kids’ sake.
  • 40:30: Here is what anger and pettiness actually is.
  • 41:15: One of two things will happen when you handle conversations like this.
  • 43:30: How do you handle combative people in your life? Listen to Candace.
  • 46:00: Here’s what a person with anxious attachment needs to hear from you.
  • 49:00: Need to have a conversation with someone who’s triggered easily?

 

Is it time to let go of your relationship? If so, then listen to “How to Let Go.)”

 

Learn about “The 4 Attachment Styles for Healthy Relationships.)”

 

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