A few things to consider when you want to change some behaviour.

We learn our values in childhood and they follow us throughout our lives. Our actions are all based on our values, so let’s explore what’s important to us.

Judgement is something taught so early in our lives. I have yet to meet someone who, behind the mask, does not desire belonging, connection, and genuine love. Our early experiences can hinder our ability to engage with others non-judgmentally.

When I was out for a run the other day, I had a memory from almost 15 years ago pop up which has me considering where we get our values from.

Belonging is important for a sense of security, opportunities for learning and growth, pride in your identity and who you are, and developing self-esteem. Having a community that you feel belonging with is important to ward off negative emotions, and providing resiliency when facing difficult situations.

Truth is often seen as an unchanging, indisputable, and stable within the environment. Truth is much more complicated than that, let’s take a look.

Conflict is often seen as something that’s bad, especially conflict with those you care about. Conflict is often seen as an issue between two people, making it seen as a problem. The key to healthy conflict is changing the perspective to you two against the issues.

Relationships happen on a spectrum from healthy to unhealthy. Healthy relationships are mutual, where everyone acts with care toward each other. Let’s compare aspects of the relationship spectrum.

Boundaries are often suggested as a way to develop your self-esteem and protect your mental well-being. But what are boundaries?