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How Do I Begin to Recognize My Own Patterns of Reacting
Most of us go through the vast majority of our lives on autopilot. It’s efficient and comfortable, but sometimes we need to be able to get out of this autopilot mode. Josh Freedman gives tips for recognizing the various patterns that make up our autopilot mode.
Posted October 1, 2018 by in Life
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Brené Brown on Blame and Its Consequences
Are you quick to blame? Author and motivational speaker Brené Brown dives into the tendency to blame, why it’s so satisfying, and also why it blocks accountability and empathy. A great video to look at a particular nuance – or challenge- to increasing empathy.
Posted September 3, 2018 by in Life
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Reflecting on Bad Parenting Moments
Jay Grant shares a story about a time he got really angry with his kids – and the lessons he learned reflecting on it that he hopes will help him be more measured in the future. A healthy look at self-compassion and recognizing patterns.
Posted September 3, 2018 by in Family , Life
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How to Create More Positive Family Interactions
Michele Royan and Josh Freedman talk about the challenge of recognizing the patterns we fall into as parents, like a morning routine that consistently causes stress for everyone. And also the amazing opportunity we have as parents to make a choice to examine and change those patterns.
Posted August 27, 2018 by in Family
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How to Use T, F, A Cards
In this short video, Jenny and Josh go through the process of using T, F, A cards, and how they can help us see the options that we really have.
Posted July 24, 2018 by in Life
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6 Powerful Questions for Self-Awareness
Check out these 6 Powerful Questions for Self-Awareness. Print it out and hang it where you can see it so you can have reminders about self-awareness throughout the day.
Posted April 23, 2018 by in Life
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Are Perceptions More Real than Reality?
Our emotions are based on our perceptions of the world – and we respond accordingly. Josh Freedman shares amazing insight into the neuroscience of emotions and the transformative power of recognizing how we are interpreting the world around us.
Posted March 20, 2018 by in Life
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Organizational Building Blocks
This building excerise from Six Seconds can be used to help participants recognize patterns, practice observation skills and master the art of giving and receiving feedback.
Posted January 19, 2018 by in Life
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Stained Glass Storybook
This module is designed to help you recognize patterns. By filling out the worksheet, you get a visual representation of emotions that tend to come up for you in challenging situations.
Posted April 27, 2017 by in Life
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Reaction Cycle Worksheet
This worksheet uses the reaction cycle to look at the trigger, reaction and escalation of an event – and asks leading questions to help you look at what you could do differently the next time.
Posted March 2, 2017 by in Life
Navigate EmotionsRecognize Patterns
The Iceberg
This infographic of the iceberg comes with discussion questions to help you work through a past situation in which things didn’t work out as you wanted, and how more emotional intelligence could have helped.
Posted February 9, 2017 by in Life
Recognize Patterns
Pattern Worksheet
This is is an exercise to help you become more aware of your patterns – and empower you to change those that don’t suit you
Posted December 13, 2016 by in Life
Apply Consequential ThinkingRecognize Patterns