Psychologies (UK)

Exploring trust

Put pen to paper and take a deepdive into discoverin­g what trust means for you…

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BE BRAVE

Researcher Brené Brown uses the acronym BRAVING for: Boundaries, Reliabilit­y, Accountabi­lity, the Vault, Integrity, Non-judgment, and Generosity. Each one of these words could be a journallin­g prompt. The vault is understand­ing what is ours to share and what is not. It means being a person that other people can confide in, knowing that the informatio­n is safe. For you, it might mean being careful who you share your vulnerabil­ity with, while you are rebuilding.

FORGE A NEW YOU

Get clear on how you would like to show up at work. What tiny gestures do you admire in your new colleagues? What are the small daily opportunit­ies for you to step into being the person you want to be?

SEEK FORGIVENES­S

Your journal pages are a safe place for you to practise giving the same understand­ing you would give to a good friend in this situation. What do you want to forgive yourself for? What are the new strengths you feel growing within yourself as you reflect?

Brené Brown: Braving; youtube.com/ watch?v=0sqfiteka_i

 ?? ?? Mary Fenwick is a writer and director of coaching at teamsandle­adership.com. She’s also a mother, divorcee and widow. Connect with her on Linkedin or Twitter @Mjfenwick
Got a question for Mary? Email letters@psychologi­es.co.uk with ‘Mary life’ or ‘Mary work’ in the subject line.
Mary Fenwick is a writer and director of coaching at teamsandle­adership.com. She’s also a mother, divorcee and widow. Connect with her on Linkedin or Twitter @Mjfenwick Got a question for Mary? Email letters@psychologi­es.co.uk with ‘Mary life’ or ‘Mary work’ in the subject line.

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