Before having a tough conversation, ask yourself: Why am I really doing this?
We often have multiple motives — some helpful, some… not so much.
☀️ Sometimes our reasons are constructive:
✅ “I care about this relationship.”
✅ “I want to clear the air.”
✅ “I’m hoping to learn something new.”
🌑 But sometimes… ego and shadow can creep in as well:
⚠️ “I want to prove I’m right.”
⚠️ “I want to win.”
⚠️ “I want to put them in their place.”
Here’s the tricky part:
We love to tell ourselves our intentions are pure.
But when ego sneaks in, people can feel it.
🎯 So before you engage, be honest with yourself.
Check in: Are my reasons really constructive here?
Because your true intentions will show — whether you want them to or not.
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