The “I Message” vs. the “You Message”

Psychologists often advise that when telling someone how you feel, it’s important to use an “I message” rather than a “You message.” This is especially important if you’re expressing something the other person would interpret as negative. For example, if you feel upset by something a friend has said, instead of saying “You made me

1 Aug, 2013
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The Language of Possibility

We all have a voice in our head that tells us what to do. It has just one purpose: ensuring our survival. It constantly monitors every experience, looking for threats even when there are none. It applies (what it believes to be successful) old strategies to present-day situations—often inappropriately. When it does so, it keeps

25 Jul, 2013
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