Do you have people in your life who are so difficult and demanding that speaking your mind feels like it’s not even worth the hassle?
If you’re nodding your head, then this episode is for you.
I’m giving you proactive ways to approach impossible people and tips to verbally de-escalate situations so you can protect yourself from being harmed by future interactions!
Grab the free guide that goes along with this episode: https://www.terricole.com/difficult-people-guide
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:51 - The unreasonable people in our lives
2:25 - 5 ways to de-escalate a situation with a difficult person
5:44 - Being proactive tip: know the people in your life
7:00 - Being proactive tip: know yourself - are you codependent?
10:21 - Why we can't assume other people are like us (and want to fix their problems)
11:01 - How boundaries can help us be proactive with difficult people
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How to Set Boundaries With Impossible People: https://youtu.be/ccF6VFIdPCg
Stop Being Defensive + Learn to Listen - Effective Communication Tips: https://youtu.be/Ge34zyIhBRI
Setting Boundaries With Difficult People: https://youtu.be/5zWB3X-rhaw
Stop Auto-Accommodating, a Video for Empaths, Codependents and Highly Sensitive People: https://youtu.be/TEtwpbNe-0U
ABOUT TERRI COLE
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free.
For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs.
She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over 450,000 people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see https://www.terricole.com/
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