Mirror

Our body language and facial expressions speak loudly even when we may be unaware or, in denial. Ask a trusted friend or, someone close to you, what they see. Take pause and, be open to feedback.

Journal Prompt:
-Objectively journal about how your time is spent or reflect on a specific event. How do you think others see you? Does anything stand out to you, after a time of reflection? If it makes sense to, ask someone else what they noticed.

Mental health professionals may refer to the things that we can't see about ourselves as "blind spots". And we all have them. It takes a mindset of humility and curiosity to seek out and discover what these might be. This is challenging to identify but, see if you can find a blind spot. If you find yourself in a moment where you feel surprised about someone's response toward you, take the opportunity to pause in self reflection. Some questions you may want to ask yourself;
     -Was there something in my tone or body language that came off negatively?
     -What was it about the event that caused the response?
     -Be curious about whether the other person has other stressors or triggers.