LX2 Codependency Coaching

Today we are talking about the difference between reacting versus responding. Reacting is generally emotion driven and usually based on what we are going through in the moment. Responding is more though based and happens when we have time to process out the difference of our thoughts about the situation and not just an emotional reaction. #emotionalintelligence #conflictskills #relationshipbuilding

Today we are talking about the spectrum of hope. We are looking at how hope influences our relationships. What are our expectation of relationships. Hope can become toxic if our needs are not getting met consistently. Check it out and share with people you care about who might need to increase their awareness for setting up boundaries. #toxichope #relationships #lovingpotential #lx2codependencycoaching

Today we are talking about friendship and who shows up consistently. What are we talking about and sharing through the seasons of our lives. Who is there just for the drama and who is showing up to be supportive. #adultfriendship #fairweatherfriends #showupforthedrama #whatyoufocusongrows #whoareyouventingto

The idea of emotional credit is the time and effort we invest into relationships assessing what we are getting back. We can often put more resources into people and relationships without really recognizing what our motivation is or looking at whether that investment is reciprocal. We can build resentment or become depleted more quickly and not recognize it. We also might not be giving people enough credit to manage their own stuff because we are so used to saving or rescuing the people we love. #emotionalinvestment #reciprocalrelationships #balancedcredit #fillingyourcup

Taking an opportunity to appreciate the moments that happen in a life. Life is long and life is short. There are moments we want to last forever and nothing does. Being present without holding on too tight to the expectation of how something "should" be. #liveinthemoment #staypresent #createjoy #everythingpasses

Talking today about diagnosis and title as information. When we learn our diagnosis or more information about how or why we do the things we do, it is an opportunity to learn new skills and tools to address it. We can take power from that information and use it to change how we exist in our world. 

How we consciously dissolve romantic parings when they are no longer working. Taking the time to honor what worked as we uncouple. Looking at how we change and grow through seasons of connection and separation. #consciousseparation #breakups #grief #whatareyourneeds #whowewere

Often our anxiety and discomfort comes from how we think we are being perceived. The truth is no one cares all that much. We are all just out here doing our best. Trying to be the best version of ourselves. Take a moment to give yourself grace, kindness and patience. #whatwouldpeoplethink #lovingbetter #giveyourselfgrace #thefouragreements #doyourbest 

Today we are talking with my former professor and friend Renee Valdez who has her own podcast, Visions of a blind woman. She talking about adjusting to her sudden vision loss and how she uses her new skills to rebuild herself. She is an incredible example of what resilience looks like.  

Today we are talking about the challenges of messing it up as we move forward. As we start to use new tools and skills we won't always use them right the first time. We are supposed to fail and mess things up and we get better at it with practice. #failforward @keepgoing #healingjourney #therapyworks #mentalhealth