Expect Miracles to Happen
Act as if you expect miracles to happen. Michelle Weiner-Davis believes that if you can imagine positive outcomes and reflect on how you will behave differently, things change. Start behaving the way you want to behave after things change. You will be surprised at how your partner may respond.
In a study by Dr Robert Rosenthal, he demonstrated how people rise to our expectations. There are some specific behaviors that influence how expectations come to fruition.
- Make your home environment warm and inviting.
- Engage your partner with smiles and acknowledging nods.
- Encourage your partner in their difficulties.
- When giving feedback, be specific and kind.
- Look and give them opportunities to succeed and then tell them they did well.
- Use a soft and inviting approach.
- Be gentle, treat your partner the way you want to be treated.
It is the small things that make the greatest changes. If you believe that change is possible, then the limits to what your relationship can develop into are infinite. Believe that it can change.
If you believe you could use some help both with imagining positive change and beginning changes, call and schedule an appointment today.
