Recognize the impact of your questions on your relationships from "summary" of Change Your Questions, Change Your Life Workbook by Marilee Adams PhD,Andrea F. Lipton
When we ask questions, we often don't realize the impact they can have on our relationships. Questions can either build bridges or create barriers between people. They can foster understanding and connection, or they can lead to misunderstanding and conflict. It's essential to recognize the power that our questions hold in shaping our interactions with others. The questions we ask can influence the way we perceive others and how they perceive us. For example, if we ask judgmental or accusatory questions, we are likely to elicit defensive or hostile responses. On the other hand, if we ask curious and open-ended questions, we invite honest and constructive dialogue. Our questions can set the tone for our conversations and determine the quality of our relationships. Being mindful of the impact of our questions on our relationships requires self-awareness and empathy. We need to consider how our questions might be received by others and adjust...
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