- Self-Reflection: Understanding how past and current relationships have influenced your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This can involve examining both positive and negative impacts. - Identifying Patterns: Recognising recurring patterns in your relationships. This could include patterns of seeking approval, being overly influenced by others' opinions, or being a people-pleaser. - Understanding Your Triggers: Identifying specific situations or people that trigger negative emotions or behaviours in you. This can help you become more aware of your emotional responses. - Boundary Setting: Learning to set healthy boundaries in your relationships. This involves establishing clear limits on what you will and won't tolerate, as well as communicating those boundaries to others. - Self-Validation: Developing the ability to validate yourself and your own opinions and feelings. This can help reduce the need for external validation and approval. - Self-Care: Prioritising self-care and self-love to boost your self-esteem and resilience in the face of external opinions and judgments. - Cultivating Self-Compassion: Learning to be kind and understanding toward yourself, especially when you make mistakes or face challenges in your relationships. - Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation: Practicing mindfulness techniques to manage your emotional reactions and stay grounded in the present moment.