[Ep 78] Tips for When You're Afraid of Being Misunderstood

Today, I want to talk with you about something I have sensed happening both online and in real life interactions. It’s something I notice because it’s something I have experienced in the past. So when I saw it occurring, I knew it was something I wanted to talk about.

And that is the fear of being misunderstood.

I see it when there’s an important topic we are discussing with someone else, and maybe we don’t know what to say, or maybe we’re talking about something, but others don’t seem to get our point. They just have this confused look on their face.

And sometimes, we try to explain it in a different way, but that makes them even more confused.

And then maybe they ask some questions, but you don’t know how to answer them.

And so you get frustrated because you can’t seem to communicate clearly, and they get frustrated because they want to understand, but they can’t. And it’s just not good. We’re all frustrated and we’re at a standstill and maybe it even puts an obstacle between you and the other person.

Have you ever been there?

I want to share a few tips with you today about what you can try to do to minimize these situations or to help you work through them. Because while there are times you can just let it go, there are other times when you need to help the other person understand what you are saying, even if they don’t agree with it.

Kari

RESOURCES + BIBLE VERSES:

• “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” (James 1:5 NLT)
• Episode 15: How to Decline Someone's Offer of Help Gracefully

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