Consider/Ask Yourself:

• Do you often find yourself sabotaging situations not intentionally, but as a protective measure?
• Are you hyper-vigilant in your relationships, constantly preparing for the worst?
• Can you recognize how your fear of loss might be contributing to the problems you experience in relationships?

Guest Insights:

• Shelley shares her struggles as a highly sensitive person who takes things personally and tends to anticipate negative outcomes, even in positive situations.
• She realizes her need for control stems from a deep-seated fear of unexpected negative outcomes, which she tries to preempt by focusing on the negative possibilities.

Aha Moments:

• Recognizing that preparing for the worst as a way of coping with fear can inadvertently bring about negative outcomes.
• Understanding that her protective behaviors, while meant to safeguard her from pain, are keeping her from experiencing deeper connections and joy in relationships.

How to Get Over It:

• Embrace vulnerability by acknowledging and expressing fears without letting them dictate behaviors.
• Work on shifting focus from potential loss to the potential for joy and fulfillment in relationships.
• Consider therapy or coaching to address underlying fears and learn healthier coping mechanisms.

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