A new chapter in Conscious relationships

What does it take to remain mindful and aware of each other needs as you both journey life’s triumphs and tribulations together? I’ve reflected on past coaching clients and knowledge base from years of clinical training and as a result, developed the 5 Cs as the keystones to helping couples and families strengthen their awareness and connection to one another.

Here are the 5 Cs to Conscious Relationships:

➡️ Communication- with major life events (e g., building a business, having children, getting married), emotions run high, planning and coordination takes precedence and the romance may even take back burner. In these periods, it’s especially important to continue to make time to discuss each other’s needs, wants, wishes and ideas. Resolving conflict in a way which leaves both parties feeling heard, seen and understood.

➡️ Completion -dealing with fears and anxiety through the deep dive experience of exploring past experiences (i.e., traumas or significant life events), which if unresolved, may ultimately shape our current experience. Its important to give time to listen and to validate each other’s emotions and address underlying fears through a change of thoughts (perspectives) and behaviors. This requires commitment to resolving these fears in a safe and respectful manner.

➡️ Connection- allowing time to relax, have fun and reconnect with each other. This requires prioritizing down time, humour and foster positivity and lightness into your relationship. This may mean engaging in your own hobbies or engaging in interests that you both share.

➡️ Compassion - expressing care and respect towards one another and especially during times of mishaps and heightened emotions. Communicating from the heart and not from the head. Practicing self compassion as much as compassion for others. This may include fostering realistic expectations, being kind and forgiving with yourself and others.

➡️ Committment - Renewing your promise to the relationship and the journey of always trying to understand, care and respect one another at present and long into the future. Gain clarity as to the commitments you both share and would like to bring back integrity to.

The key is to remain mindful and aware of our own emotions, behaviors and intentions. Being conscious (aware) of the elements that makes us human, creates a richer and more fulfilling relationship despite the triumphs and tribulations which may occur.

🦋 Keep transforming, x Lisa