KC: Even though he said I could always talk to him if I needed help and now he’s not. I acknowledge this and want to love and accept myself
anyway.
KC: Even though I’m not comfortable around him because he’s my
boss. I want to love myself enough to take care of myself.
KC: Even though I’d love to ask for his help, support and guidance I’m afraid---his mood lately has not been congenial. I admit my fears and want to love and accept myself anyway.
EB: I’m afraid to talk to him
SE: It’s not easy to speak up for myself
UE: I have a hard time standing up for myself
UN: It’s hard for me to ask for help and support
CH: I feel powerless
CB: Who do I think I am
UA: He can run so hot and cold
TH: He said he’d always be there if I had questions or problems
EB: I’m afraid
SE: What if he thinks I’m stupid
UE: What if he thinks I can’t handle the job
UN: He intimidates me
CH: I wish I didn’t feel this way
CB: But I do
UA: Maybe he reminds me of a critical parent or teacher
TH: He hired me because I’m good at what I do
EB: It’s okay to ask for help and guidance and support
SE: I can think about what I need to say
UE: I can focus on the facts and not the emotions
UN: It’s okay
CH: I can keep it simple
CB: I can start with “may I run a something by you…”
UA: I can keep it concise and to the point
TH: It’s going to be okay
Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh
CB: I can keep it simple and light---I can do this
When the limiting thoughts come back tap on the UE and say: “Choosing to trust that if he gets mad I can handle it---it won’t be the end of the world---I won’t lose my job---people ask for guidance all the time.”