The comfort zone can happen at any time as well. I experience it all time actually. And this is what holds most people back from starting a new venture, or progressing in one they are already in.

To average person, "change" is threatening. Why change when you aren't suffering right now? Too get to where you REALLY want to be, that's why.

Have you ever met a single mom who is struggling to feed her kids? Ever notice how she is always busy and seems to never stop? It is because she has no comfort zone.

Struggling single moms who love their kids actually possess discipline and spirit that CEOs strive for. This is because they know that if they stop, their kids might not eat. There is nothing "comfortable" about that, so they strive on and make great things happen.

For CEOs, if they stop, then their competition will pass them up.

Why do people who grow up poor succeed all time? It is because they have a burning desire to achieve a comfort zone, because they have never had one.

So what can you do to make it out of your own comfort zone and make great things happen? Change is key. Change your schedule, how you operate, what you do at certain times, how you work on certain projects, etc..

Make some changes, jump out of your comfort zone and go get what you want!

See you at bank, Wes Blaylock

If you feel as if you are being hurt, unjustly accused, if you feel angry, feel as if you want to lash out, remove yourself from situation temporarily, but immediately. This means put on your shoes and coat and walk out door. Go for a long walk. Go shopping. Go to a movie. Go have a cup of coffee. Go sit in your car and call a friend. Do something that feels good and removes you from situation.

5. Once things are calm, don't ignore what happened.

Don't let sleeping dogs lie. In other words, once you have peace back, don't walk around on eggshells in order to prevent triggering another overreaction. Don't avoid talking about what happened in an open, honest, non-hurtful way.

Initiate a conversation to better understand what happened. Start with something like, "You had a very strong response to our last conversation."

Then, if your partner seems open, ask questions such as: * What were you feeling? * What did I remind you of? * What did situation remind you of?

Listen to everything your partner has to say. Remember compassion. Do not defend yourself, or negate anything your partner is saying. This is not about you.

6. At a later point, continue discussion.

At a later point, discuss with your partner how you are similar and different from person who originally caused him or her pain. Clarify what you meant by words that triggered overreaction. Discuss ways to deal with overreaction in future, perhaps some key phrases you can say to each other to stop overreaction.

If you can follow above guidelines, you will find yourself in an intimate relationship with fewer fights and overreactions and much more closeness, intimacy and trust. You can use same process in any relationship, business or personal, with same trust-building benefit.

Handling overreactions in others or in yourself is hard work, and you may find yourself wishing you had help. If this is case, I am available to help, in both a one-time coaching session format or for ongoing coaching. For more info on how you can get help, go to http://www.whatittakes.com/Coaching/coachingservices.html

Wishing you an overreaction-free week!

Your Relationship Coach, Rinatta Paries www.WhatItTakes.com

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