He is dumbfounded when I get so bent out of shape about being late. I am perplexed when he makes a unilateral decision that I thought was part of our family rhythm.
In those those moments of dumbfound, it has been really hard to see the “genius” in each other’s Strengths. All we see is frustration and annoyance with something that seems so crazy to us!
Only when we make the effort to reframe offenses in terms of Strength do those dumbfounding moments dissolve, and true appreciation for each other reappears.
Today, in part 3 of 8 of our Isogo TV Podcast Marriage Miniseries we are talking through how to work through those dumbfounding moments, using the Strengths of your spouse to get there.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM TODAY’S ISOGO TV EPISODE
In Episode 56 of the Isogo TV | Live and Work Your Strengths Video Podcast, you can expect to:
- Learn the practice we have learned to take in order to successfully reframe offenses in terms of Strength
- Hear specific examples of what Strengths reframing looks like and how it has positively impacted the way we connect
- Be inspired in your own marriage by specific examples from two of the most frequently occurring strengths — Achiever & Responsibility.
{Throughout this series, we are pointing you toward the 34 Ways to Connect FREE PDF resource over at isogostrong.com/34connect. Get your mind flowing about how to use your spouse’s Strengths to connect at a deeper or more nuanced level!}
To reframe offenses in your marriage, you have to start with a Strengths-orientation and mindset. While David and I use several different frameworks to help us emphasize strength, StrengthsFinder is by far my favorite.
So, if you and/or your spouse have not already done so, take StrengthsFinder today! It is the perfect first step in connecting more deeply with him or her!
Be sure to grab your FREE PDF Resource that supports this Marriage Miniseries. In one page, this tool gives you specific, unique ways to connect with your spouse, based on his or her StrengthsFinder Top 5 Strengths.
Next week we hit the half way point in our Marriage miniseries, and are diving into what I believe is the #1 most telling and influential action to impact the connection in your marriage.
So I can’t wait to share…see you next week on Isogo TV!
LINKS | RESOURCES | and SHARE
Links & Resources from Today’s Episode
Use StrengthsFinder + Strengths Startup to connect deeper in your marriage
34 Ways to Connect with Your Spouse {using their Strengths!} FREE Resource
Check out what to expect from the entire Marriage Miniseries here
ITV 54 :: Marriage Miniseries 1 of 8 {3 Ways to Truly Know Your Spouse}
ITV 55 :: Marriage Miniseries 2 of 8 {ONE Action That Changes Everything in Your Argument}
Does your Marriage need a new beginning? This is what ours looked like.
{9 Steps} to Life Change through your StrengthsFinder Top 5 Strengths
9 Steps to Life-change through your Strengths FREE printable checklist
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