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How to Stop Being Defensive by Understanding the Root of It

How to Stop Being Defensive by Understanding the Root of It

FromRenew You with Quinn Kelly


How to Stop Being Defensive by Understanding the Root of It

FromRenew You with Quinn Kelly

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Have you ever found yourself being defensive even when you know you are wrong? In today’s episode, Quinn discusses defensiveness and what it looks like in relationships, why it’s a problem, and techniques to stop it from ruining your relationships.  
After the episode, listeners will understand:

How mindset affects defensiveness. 
What pledge we need to take to stop being defensive… 
The four steps to respond without defensiveness.  

Mind Renewal Tip:
There are always two sides to every story. You can see someone else’s view without agreeing they are right.  
Responsibility is the antidote to defensiveness.  
Scripture Renewal Tips
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:15 
Four Steps to Less Defensive Reactions:

Pause 
Listen 
Agree and Take Responsibility 
Then explain

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Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The RENEW YOU Podcast is created to be like a private therapy session for you to tackle your everyday stresses and struggles through a mix of Jesus + Therapy with licensed marriage and family therapist Quinn Kelly. In each episode of this podcast Quinn tackles subjects like negative self-talk, perfectionism, battling off defensiveness in marriage, parenting or friendships to give you something to think about in a renewed way each week with relatable stories, practical tips and a non-intimidating style because Quinn may not be able to solve the world’s problems, but she is passionate about helping you solve yours — making her ready to “Renew YOU.”