Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 198 - "How to acknowledge someone" is now LIVE!

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide

It's natural to want to be seen, heard and understood by those we are in relationship with however, that is not always the case. We've recently discovered that acknowledgement (and doing so effectively) is not as self explanatory as we once thought. On today's episode we're going to discuss why acknowledgement is important, how to acknowledge in ways that are effective and we'll break down the Acknowledgement Blueprint to find out what steps are needed to make deeper, more effective and meaningful acknowledgements and which will help create deeper and more meaningful connections.

In this episode we cover:

• What is an emojency?
• Buzz phrases that lead to superficial acknowledgement
• The many meanings of "I hear you"
• The role gremlins can play in acknowledgement
• Checking boxes, the difference between saying and feeling
• The steps of the Acknowledgement Blueprint
• The importance of staying present and curious
• The thumbs up emoji and what it means now
• Demonstrating that you've actually heard someone
• How to cultivate closer relationships through acknowledgement
• The optional steps when acknowledging
• Why Serena referred to us as the Fight Club of personal development
• Moving from an intellectual or verbal acknowledgment to an active and embodied acknowledgment
• Managing your unmet needs during this process
• Focusing on whats important and how to do so

Episode References:

• The Apology Blueprint episode - Episode 156 - The 6 essential parts of an effective apology
• Relationship orbits episode - Episode 154 - What are your relationship orbits, and how can they protect you?
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• The clearing niggles episode- Episode 61 - Friendship Series: Clearing Niggles

Notes:

• Download The Acknowledgement Blueprint PDF here: https://theuniversalneeds.com/Acknowledgement
• Download The Apology Blueprint PDF here: https://theuniversalneeds.com/Apology
• Video of educating boomer appearance about the thumbs up: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonsappy/video/7578197526180941087

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