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Conversations at home about your future

It's clear that despite knowing your family means well, these conversations leave you feeling like you're shrinking a bit more each time. The lingering knot that takes hours to unravel sounds like such a heavy feeling to carry around.

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02 · Try one, if one appeals

Quick exercises

  • Timed reflection on phrases

    Spend 5 minutes writing about the specific words or phrases that stick with you after these conversations. Notice any patterns you see.

  • Pros & cons of discussing future

    List the pros and cons of discussing your future with your family. See if anything surprises you when it's all laid out.

  • Guidance for next conversation

    Next time the topic comes up, focus on observing without judgement how your body feels. This is an offline task to notice any physical reactions.

03 · Bring it to your therapist

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