For more information (and FREE resources) on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.

Taking things personally can really mess with your emotions. When someone criticises or snaps at you, it might feel like a personal attack, but it's usually more about their own stress.

This episode dives deep into how to stop letting others' words control your feelings. Listeners will learn practical strategies for handling criticism, staying calm, and asking questions to connect instead of react.

By shifting your mindset, you can reduce stress and improve your relationships, all while taking back control over your emotions.

Key Takeaways:

• Most criticism directed at you is often a reflection of the other person's issues.
• When faced with criticism, pause and ask if there's something to learn from it.
• Your emotional reactions can take away your power; control how you respond instead.
• Asking questions can turn potential conflicts into opportunities for better understanding.
• Taking things personally leads to unnecessary stress; shift your mindset to improve relationships.
• It's an ongoing journey to not take things personally; practice is essential for growth.

Links referenced in this episode:

For more information (and FREE resources) on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.

For a FREE training on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com/training/.

For Alastair's comprehensive anger management program, The Complete Anger Management System, visit angersecrets.com/course.

For more information (and FREE resources) on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.

The Magic Six Hours is a game-changing concept that can seriously boost connection in relationships. Just six hours a week can turn things around, making partners feel closer, appreciated, and more connected.

This episode breaks down seven easy habits, like daily check-ins and stress-reducing conversations, showing how small, consistent actions pack a big punch compared to grand gestures. Couples who embrace these simple strategies often fight less and enjoy each other's company more.

Relationships need regular maintenance, and committing to this framework can lead to lasting love and intimacy.

Key Takeaways:

• Small, consistent efforts in a relationship can create profound changes over time.
• Dr. John Gottman's Magic Six Hours focuses on seven actionable steps for couples.
• Daily check-ins and appreciation can enhance intimacy and improve communication significantly.
• Investing just six hours a week can help partners feel closer and more understood.

Links referenced in this episode:

For more information (and FREE resources) on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.

For a FREE training on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com/training/.

For Alastair's comprehensive anger management program, The Complete Anger Management System, visit angersecrets.com/course.

For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.

Feeling stuck in the same argument over and over with your partner? The real issue might not be the disagreement itself, but how you communicate. This episode dives into the power of active listening, a technique that can break the cycle of frustration and blame in relationships.

Join us as we explore how active listening helps couples truly understand each other's feelings and perspectives. By learning to ask open questions, summarise thoughts, and provide positive feedback, listeners can transform their conversations and build stronger, more loving connections.

Key Takeaways:

• Active listening can help couples stop repeating the same arguments and misunderstandings.
• The key to resolving conflicts lies in how couples communicate, not just what they argue about.
• Practicing active listening creates emotional connections and prevents defensiveness during discussions.
• Asking open-ended questions invites partners to express their feelings and thoughts more deeply.

Links referenced in this episode:

For more information (and FREE resources) on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.

For a FREE training on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com/training/.

For Alastair's comprehensive anger management program, The Complete Anger Management System, visit angersecrets.com/course.