New Beginnings

The New Year is a traditional time for reflection. To take stock and consider introducing changes to improve our lives or how we feel about ourselves. This can be difficult. The adage “old habits die hard” is never truer than in our relationships. I have had the privilege of working as a coach with a range of people over the last 25+ years and one truth that has become self-evident is that the older we get, the greater is our desire to limit contact with people who cause us stress or hurt and create a positive and supportive environment in which to exist. Whilst this is totally understandable, it can be limiting.

Perhaps the start of the year is a good time to work on one relationship that causes us stress or anxiety and change our behaviour within that relationship. Positive behaviour can often dictate positive outcomes and you could well be surprised by how a more patient, understanding tone, coupled with space for the other person in the relationship to express their viewpoint or feelings, may well allow you to break previous habitual behaviour and turn this negative relationship around.

Happy New Year!