Do you know someone who says, "I don't know" a lot? Do you do this? Did you know that "I don't know" is a giant obstacle to creating connection? If you're already in a relationship, it's a barrier to resolving issues so you can grow together.

In today's podcast, Laura Giles talks about the importance of sharing oneself in relationships and the various ways in which we can do so. She talks about the problems that "I don't know" can create, where this comes from, and what you can do about it.

Key Takeaways:

• Saying "I don't know" can hinder connection and create a sense of disconnection in relationships.
• The fear of making decisions, being criticized, or being wrong can contribute to the "I don't know" response.
• Childhood experiences and coping mechanisms may influence the tendency to say "I don't know."
• Strategies for overcoming the "I don't know" response include taking time to consider the question, scheduling a conversation, or making a decision despite fear.
• Creating a safe space for sharing and vulnerability is essential for building healthy relationships.

Quotes:

• "Saying 'I don't know' is like saying, 'I don't want to connect with you.'"
• "If you're not giving any information, then the other person has nothing to go on, and it's going to feel disconnected."
• "Feel the fear and just make a decision. Practice. Just do it. Boom. Okay, it's off my plate. It's done."
• "Sharing yourself, being vulnerable, and connecting is what we're all here to do."
• "As each one of us moves towards our authentic self, it positively impacts the rest of us with more smiles, creativity, happiness, and love."

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Host Bio: Host Laura Giles helps people become amazing humans by healing, knowing, loving, being, and sharing themselves. Laura draws on her experience as a trauma therapist, shadow work coach, and spiritual tour facilitator to make the magic happen easily and almost effortlessly.

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