>> Why We Have This Emotion
Vulnerability is a signal to slow down and seek safety. It can make us feel uncomfortable, but it encourages us to connect with others and make careful choices when we feel exposed.
◎ What to do in the moment
Good Ideas
- Stay present in the moment
- Be honest about your needs
- Choose a safe person to share with
- Accept you only have partial control
- Use this vulnerability to grow
- Set a boundary if needed
- Eat, hydrate, sleep
Bad Ideas
- Mistake vulnerability for weakness
- Overshare with unsafe audiences
- Catastrophize what may happen
- Criticize yourself for being open
- Test others with indirect hints
- Seek constant reassurance
- Shut down completely