If You're Not Proactive, You're Reactive | Holiday Series

SHOW NOTES: Episode 40

I have another holiday series episode coming your way! Today, I am sharing more about being proactive versus reactive at family gatherings (or just in general!) I share the importance of taking responsibility for your own emotions and not expecting others to accommodate to you. Identifying our triggers and creating a plan to handle them is so important. Being proactive means identifying the people or situations that trigger negative reactions in us and coming up with a plan to handle them.

I can't stress enough the need for a proactive plan to break the habit of reacting negatively. It's about starting with small and manageable steps, such as practicing a simple response to a family member or coworker. Having a plan and being proactive is not just about managing our reactions, it's also key to having fulfilling relationships.

I also share a personal example on today’s episode on how I changed my reactive behavior to a proactive behavior as well.

I hope this episode is helpful to you as you navigate the holidays!

Let me know what you thought about today's episode! Send me a DM on Instagram @marandakirk or an email to ru@marandakirk.com.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED:

• Proactive versus reactive behavior during the holidays and in relationships

• Importance of taking responsibility for our own emotions

• Identifying triggers and coming up with a plan to handle them

• Starting with small and manageable steps

• Having a plan in place to avoid reacting negatively

• Taking care of our own emotions and treating people well

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Check out last week's episode HERE.

• Connect with me on Instagram: @marandakirk

• Want to be an anonymous guest on the show as we unravel a hard topic? Apply HERE!

MORE ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIPS UNRAVELED PODCAST:

Life’s greatest joy and greatest pain come in our relationships with others.  God created us for relationships so it's no surprise that we learn best how to navigate them…together! 

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On this show, we will talk honestly and practically about relationship dynamics we all face, so we can live the life we were created for, be an inspiring example to others, and ultimately fan the flame of relational wellness!  I learn and grow tremendously from the conversations I’m having with people, so I want to bring you along, in hopes that, by listening in, you will feel supported as you are challenged and encouraged to apply new ideas, understanding or skills to the relationships in your life and begin making the changes you desire! By experiencing small wins, we create momentum as we make progress!

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