Let Go and Be Free Podcast: Episode 105 (Breaking the Dysfunctional Cycle)
We repeat what we lived through. What can we do to stop becoming like our parents?
Example: Being forced to eat broccoli as a kid. What is really happening in these type of situations?
The underlining conflict is about power: who has it and who doesn't.
If we want to grow and learn more effective ways of problem solving and conflict resolution, we need to:
Listen to the person (people) we're in conflict with.
Be able to clearly express our feelings/thoughts without blame (use "I" statements instead of "you").
Focus on what you need and stop using blame tactics (e.g., "You NEVER take out the trash," "You are ALWAYS late," "Last year, you forgot to...", etc.)
Be willing to compromise and grow.
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