​​Things are a lot right now… A LOT.  You’re navigating waters you never knew you’d be forced to dive into.  And, despite trying your best… it might feel like you can’t catch a break right now.  For better or worse, it’s sometimes true, that when it rains, it pours.  

And if I’m being truthful, there might be a chance (maybe a small one) that you’re unintentionally adding conflict to crisis.

You see, when you’re stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, or all of the above, you’re not operating with all your wits about you. You’re usually shooting from the hip and sometimes making short-sighted decisions…even if you don’t realize it in the moment. 

This can play out in your relationship in really unintentional and unnoticed ways.  Letting your worry, stress, and overwhelm add conflict to an already crisis situation is not going to move the two of you in the right direction.

And that’s my encouragement to you this week…

Don’t add conflict to crisis.

Take a step back and look to see if you might be picking, prodding, or pulling as a way to manage your stress, when in fact you need to assess, observe and find some healthier ways to communicate your feelings (and your needs).

All you have, is the moment in front of you to course correct. So take a breath, notice if you’re unintentionally adding conflict to crisis, and do your best to slow down and repair.

You can do this.

And if you’re noticing that SIP is taking more of a toll on your relationship than you expected, or some cracks in the foundation are being exposed… please reach out for support. I don’t want you stuck in a place of conflict AND crisis.

Until next week,​

-A