How often do you feel that you understand yourself and your desires enough to be able to communicate them?
How often do you feel that your close ones respect your emotional boundaries when you communicate them?
Do you feel that your needs are adequately met in your relationships?
Which of the following aspects of your relationships make you feel heard? Select all that apply.
How comfortable do you feel communicating your needs to your close ones?
Can you recall a recent situation where you communicated your boundaries? Were they respected or disrespected?
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The Grounded Communicator
You feel heard and understood most of the time. You know what you want, you express it clearly, and your close ones tend to respect your boundaries. Relationships feel like a two-way street for you, where needs are met, voices are valued, and communication flows naturally.
Growth Tip: Continue to nurture your self-awareness and model it for others. Consider helping loved ones open up more, as you’re already strong in this area.
The Emerging Voice
You’re learning to speak up, but it doesn’t always feel easy. Sometimes your needs are respected and met, other times not. You may hesitate to fully communicate what you want, or feel unsure if people will receive it well.
Growth Tip: Try practicing small, low-stakes moments of voicing your needs (e.g., choosing where to eat, asking for quiet time). Building confidence here will carry into bigger conversations.
Our CAPTIVE Coaching coaches can work with you to uncover what's holding you back from communicating effectively and showing up as your true, authentic selves. Apply to become a coaching client today!
The Overlooked Partner
You often feel unseen or dismissed in your relationships. Boundaries may not be respected consistently, and your needs aren’t fully acknowledged. Even if you understand yourself, expressing it doesn’t always translate to being heard.
Growth Tip: Reflect on whether your current relationships support your well-being. It may be time to set firmer boundaries, ask directly for support, or evaluate whether those around you value your voice.
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The Playful Outsider
You use humor and lightheartedness to navigate tricky dynamics. On the surface, it may seem like you brush things off, but your answers suggest a deeper desire to be heard. Humor is a strength, but it shouldn’t mask unmet needs.
Growth Tip: Balance your lightheartedness with moments of honesty about how you truly feel.
Our CAPTIVE Coaching coaches can work with you to uncover what's holding you back from communicating effectively and showing up as your true, authentic selves. Apply to become a coaching client today!