70. 5 Tips for Handling Missed Expectations

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When I was 19 years old, I had a painful and tumultuous relationship that lasted about 8 months. Looking back, I can see that if I had known how to handle my disappointments in the moment I could have saved myself a lot of grief.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If I were to go back and coach my 19 year old self on how to handle these hard conversations, these five tips are what I would share.</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Know your message</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">State your intention</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Take responsibility</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Assume positive intent</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Start talking (and assume that it will be messy)</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These tips work whether you’re dealing with a new situation that has just come up or an old familiar pattern that you’re ready to break.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Keep Talking Revolution on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/keeptalkingrevolution/">instagram.com/keeptalkingrevolution</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get the full show notes and links to all the resources mentioned at <a href= "https://keeptalkingrevolutionpodcast.com/ep-70">keeptalkingrevolutionpodcast.com/ep-70</a></span></p>