Standing Strong In & Speaking Our Needs in 7 Steps (Needs, Pt. 2) with Damodar Cordua

Empowered Connection Podcast Episode 22 with Damodar Cordua

In this solo podcast episode, podcast host Damodar Cordua dives back into the subject of needs in relationship and offers an actionable 7 steps within which to stand strong in + speak our needs

Cultivating our needs in relationship - a recap

If we don’t develop a culture within our relationships wherein we can speak our most important needs they go “underground” and come out it ways that compromise ourselves and our relationship

It can be difficult to speak our needs because we fear we may lose the relationship, we may fear the other person’s reactions… we also may have no idea that we have needs, even though they are being lived out unconsciously by our actions, our attitudes, and our mindset

Take the time and list out what are the costs of not speaking my needs?

7 Step Process of Standing Strong in & Speaking our Needs

1. Get Clear On Your Needs
2. Own Your Own Needs With Your Own Self & Another Person
3. When Ready to Speak Your Need Lead with Vulnerability + Accountability
4. Speak in 2-5 Sentences Maximum
5. Regulate + Receive How the Other Person is Impacted by the Need
6. Restate The Need, Educate the Other Person More, and “Sell”
7. Keep Noticing + Tuning In To the Part of Yourself that is Resisting or Wants to Settle

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