The pangs of loneliness seem to hit harder than ever before.
It’s been a long time since you hung out with anyone you could call a friend.
You always feel awkward in social situations, never knowing what to say or do.
The overwhelming concern of what others think about you creates a wall – no one can break through it or go around it.
Letting others get to know the ‘real’ you is terrifying. What if they think your quirks, passions, interests, or hobbies are odd?
It feels like you need to be ‘on.’ Make sure you say the right things, watch your facial expressions, and always be on guard. If you screw up, no one will like you.
You just want to hide.
Interacting with people can be so exhausting. You dread the invites to parties, reunions, or weekend getaways that could come your way.
Sometimes you speak up and try engaging with others, but they say you’re wrong and might even argue. Your confidence is shot. “I won’t try that again.”
Or worse, they ignore you – as if you’re not worth the time.
So, in the end, you have learned it’s best not to say anything and go along with everyone else’s wants.
You try to anticipate what other people want you to do and say and do that exactly. This way, you know you are not wrong – they will like you, and everyone will get along.
We all are in relationships.
Whether friendships, family, colleagues, or acquaintances, the wonderful thing about relationships is that this is the petri dish where we can learn and grow as individuals.
How we relate to others (or don’t) often comes up in your therapy.
In therapy, you will learn to…
Identify your relationship patterns and how to be better communicators and listeners.
Together, we will discover how you interact with others and why then find all the ways to do it better!
Be more present and engaged.
Your confidence will grow when you understand more about yourself and how you would rather be in relationships. When you are relaxed, you will see that you can be more present and engaged.
Make connections and feel more fulfilled.
When you are more present and engaged with others, you will begin to feel the connections made and the lightness of your world.
Learn how to take responsibility for your parts in relationships and allow others to take responsibility for their parts.
Learn how your expectations from others make you feel less in control – when that was the very thing you were trying to avoid!
You can learn how you came to respond in certain ways and how to change them if they are not working.
Knowing your response patterns to others and yourself will put you back in control, increase your confidence, and help you feel better about yourself, your relationships, and your world.
The sky’s the limit.
The sky’s the limit when you have healthy relationships with yourself and others.
You will walk out into the world and achieve everything you hope and desire. Harness your power – stop hiding – all alone.
Call me for a free consultation on how I can help you: (785) 817-0817.