36. How to Change Your "Stories" and Grow Connection [with Mark Warren]

Have you ever tried to change a negative emotion?  It's not easily done without first understanding where the emotion came from.   

When we're feeling hurt, frustrated or unheard by someone we love, it's usually because we've got a negative story about them in our head that's developed over time.  

But is the story really the truth about who they are?  And how can we correct the story so that we can move beyond those overwhelming emotions to communicate in a way that leads to deeper understanding and positive outcomes?   

These are questions our special guest Mark Warren explores with us. 

Mark specializes in communication coaching.  He has a proven reputation for helping people discover and live out their personal life callings.  He has worked with high profile organizations, individuals and couples (click here to check out his full bio).  Mark is passionate about what he does, and is committed to helping people identify and live out their Core Wiring.  

We love Mark's training maxim which is this:  "Learning changes your thinking, practice changes your life."   

In this episode, Mark shares some simple things we can all practice that will improve communication and reduce conflict in all our relationships! 

You'll Discover:

• How to reduce conflict and communicate more effectively
• Why the stories in your head threaten your relationships
• How CORE and CHORE impact your stories
• How to end painful cycles of conflict and miscommunication
• The benefits of becoming your own 'Story Detective' and labeling emotions
• How to maintain a curiosity mindset and move away from judgement
• How to help change the negative stories your kids and step-kids might have about you

Resources from this Episode:

• Want to connect with Mark?  Just click this link:  https://markwarrenassociates.com 
• Episode 7:  Toxic Exes and Hurting Kids — 5 Steps That Help
• Episode 8:  Toxic Exes and Defiant Kids — A Simple Strategy Against Lies and Slander 

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