Ease a relationship tension

Tensions in relationships can take some of the joy out of life. They are part of our everyday lives at work, in our social lives and families. Allowing the tension to be there for too long can mean both parties suffer; as well as those around them.

It’s well known that the resolution of relationship tension requires considerable empathy – understanding how the other person is experiencing the world or stepping into their shoes. This process can be a stretch for most of us especially if we’re feeling anxious or stressed. We often need our brains to let go of the way we see things as being the right or only way and then deeply understand the thoughts and feelings of another.

In this short exercise you’ll be able to focus on a relationship tension and literally see what the world looks like from the other persons perspective.

To get…