Being vulnerable can be difficult for some people.  It can conjure up feelings such as fear of being judged, fear of losing control and/or fear of looking weak.  Sometimes when we feel we want to project a certain image to the world, we try to avoid vulnerability.  We feel as though being vulnerable will leave us feeling alone and abandoned because we "make up a story" that we will not be accepted for who we really are. 
 
My core beliefs and my work as a coach show me that vulnerability is the key to feeling connected, purposeful and thriving.  At the moment that we feel vulnerable, it presents us with a choice.  The choice is one between acting from the ego or acting from your authentic self.  While the ego wants separateness, control and predictability, the authentic self wants love, connection and compassion.   

 I truly feel we have reached a critical point in our culture where many people are literally burnt out and to read more click here

When someone talks about being grounded or grounding, they're often talking about a feeling of calm that extends deeper than just a moment's repose.

- Physically grounded - refers to our positive connection to nature or the earth, as well as to our connection to our physical bodies.

- Emotionally grounded - refers to having peaceful awareness of our emotional state, and allowing our thoughts and emotions balanced and natural expression.

- Spiritually grounded - refers to our unimpeded connection to the Divine, and acceptance of our unique spiritual journey.

Scientifically, the term grounding or grounded revolves around research proving that a connection with Nature--literally, the ground or the earth--is a terrific benefit for positive attitude, emotional stability, and happiness. For example... -The Greater Good Science Center reports findings from over 100 studies that show being in nature, or even viewing nature in paintings and videos, can have positive impacts on our brains, bodies, thought processes, and social interactions. In particular, viewing nature seems to be inherently rewarding, producing a cascade of position emotions and calming our nervous systems. These in turn help us to cultivate greater openness,……to read more, click here....Enjoy!

Navigating our emotions can be felt as a lifelong goal. Unpredictable emotional undercurrents arise in our life, swirling around ever turn, needing attention and focus. 
Curious???  How do you feel you are navigating your emotions?
 
When we choose to simply react to our emotions, we can be dragged down into deep water.  Personally, I know I have had to try to fix an emotional outburst after the fact, and I'm guessing you have too.  And sometimes it was hard for me to get a "redo" for some of those relationships. How about for you?
 
As I learned ways to strengthen my emotional reactions to things and look for emotional strength inside, I began to lead with my heart rather than externally reacting to an emotional reaction.
 
Is There a Way to Plan For Emotional Triggers?
 
I certainly have emotional triggers and I imagine you do too.  And we often know......to read more click here.. Enjoy~

I'm curious?  Is there someone you know you want to have a talk with and then don't?   Or, maybe you've tried and you felt it went badly.  Or maybe you fear that talking will only make the situation worse.  And still you feel stuck, and you'd like to free up that stuck energy for more useful purposes. 
 
I'm going to share with you a brief synopsis of what I feel are best practice strategies:  a checklist of action items to think about before going into the conversation; some useful concepts to practice during the conversation and some tips and suggestions to help you stay focused and flowing in general, including possible conversation openings.
 
I'm guessing you will notice one key theme throughout;  you have more power than you think
Ready....?
Super...Let's start!
 
Working on Yourself & How To Prepare for the Conversation
Before going into the conversation, take some time to ask yourself some questions:
 

1. What is your purpose for having the conversation? …….to read more…click here…Enjoy!!