Staying Smart When Others Are Anxious
Responding to the ideas, not the intensity.
Have you ever tried to teach someone how to be less reactive? Whether they are six or sixty, chances are you haven’t had much success.
Every relationship interaction carries a certain level of intensity. People bring their reactivity to you, often inviting you to:
calm them down.
agree with them.
do something for t…
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