C3 Session 23 - Rebuilding Trust

WHO do you think you would always be able to trust?

WHAT do you think about unintentional mishaps?

WHERE do you go for reliable advice? Has it always led to your happiness?

WHY should you want to build a healthy level of trust with others?

WHEN you see the evidence is it still hard for you to trust? 

HOW do you feel when others don't trust you?

Total trust in a person - To rely on another person because you feel safe with them and have confidence that they will not hurt or violate you in any way. To have a belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or willpower of a person. 

How you can begin to rebuild trust?

1. Recognize you need to trust others.

We are social beings and cannot have close relationships without some trust. 

2. Acknowledge areas in which you already trust others.

You trust strangers every day; handling your money at the bank, taking care of your health, delivering your mail, etc.

3. Be realistic when it comes to trusting someone.

No one is 100% trustworthy not even you. Time and unforeseen events will happen to everyone.

4. Only share your trusted things (secrets, etc.) with a person who has proven to you that they are trustworthy.

Start with small confidences and see what happens. Be mindful to not put yourself in a position to be let down by trusting the wrong person. Use discernment when it comes to trust.

5. Trust yourself first.

Listen to that little voice in your head or that feeling inside of yourself and trust it. Most of the time you are right.

Self-Reflection Points

• There are times when you can't even trust yourself to do something. You have the best intentions but it never comes to pass. Time and unforeseen events will happen to everyone. You forgive yourself and move on. You have to do the same things with others. 

• Laziness is no excuse to put your important responsibilities in someone else's hands. That is not about trusting the wrong person that's about you not setting boundaries. Your responsibilities are only a priority to you.

• Everyone has been let down or betrayed by someone at some point in their lives. Be patient, it will take time to trust others again.

• Don't confuse trust with forgiveness. When you can do both while maintaining healthy boundaries you are making progress.

• Use common sense. Everyone is not to be trusted. There is a reason that we can forgive and not forget. 

Q - Did this session teach you how your past experiences can help you make wiser, more rational decisions?

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