Practices
Every practice in the library, in one list. Narrow it by how long you have, who it is written for, and where you are right now.
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4 practicesWho it is written for
On your own, or with someone · On my own
Theme · Answering bids
Approach · Gottman
Answer the small bid today: the passing comment is really a reach for your attention.
Look up, turn toward, respond. The weather remark is not about the weather.
Catch one bid you would normally miss today, a sigh, a pause, a look, and respond to it.
Many reaches are quiet. Tune to the small signals and turn toward one you would have passed.
When your spouse speaks to you today, put the phone down and give your whole face.
Divided attention says you are second. Undivided attention, even for a minute, says you are first.
In one decision today, let your spouse's view actually change yours.
Not conceding for peace. Finding the part of what they say that is right, and yielding to it.
Looking for a whole subject rather than a single practice? Start from the nine areas.