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“I really believe in the power of reflecting on milestones, because they can help us to grow and better understand ourselves.”— Allison VillaThe last year has been a big year for all of us — and that may be the biggest understatement I’ve made so far in 2021!Having the ability to look back and reflect is important, whether you’re looking back on a year of pandemic chaos, a particularly challenging month, or even just a difficult conversation. Reflecting on our milestones, triumphs, and not-so-triumphant experiences can help us grow and gain a better understanding of ourselves and our situation — and even if it can sometimes be hard, there’s real power in this practice.In this episode of the Couplehood podcast, I’ll lead you through a reflective practice that will help you understand how the last year has affected or shifted who you are as a person. The time of reflection is not a time for judgment. We’re not here to think poorly about our choices and actions, and we’re also not here to pat ourselves on the back. Instead, reflection is about being curious and uncovering the impacts that our experiences have had on us, both internally and externally.And after a year that’s been distinguished by massive global collective grief, there’s definitely a lot to reflect upon.Remember: none of our relationships can thrive if our relationships with ourselves are not thriving first.So, let’s get started.In this episode of Couplehood, you’ll discover: How to constructively deal with the thoughts that come up during your reflective practice The 5 stages of grief and how they manifest as an ongoing process3 reflective questions for you to ponder as you look back on the past year“We’re not meant to only be with a small group of people. We are meant to engage with our community and to be around many generations and all different people who bring out different parts of us.”— Allison VillaHighlights: 00:48 What reflection IS (and what it shouldn’t be)01:34 The 3 categories to keep in mind02:01 Your emotional journey & the 5 stages of grief06:45 Community & in-person connection09:58 Intimate relationships & the need for space11:41 Connecting with ourselves 12:31 Recap13:14 Questions to ponderLinks: The 5 Stages of Griefhttps://www.psycom.net/depression.central.grief.html Work With Me:https://www.allisonvilla.comFollow Me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/allison__villa Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review!
