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06/10/2026
Life can get messy, & Dialectics shows us that multiple things can be true at the same time—much like a visual illusion where you can see multiple images.
You can accept where you are & want to grow.
You can feel scared to try something & still want to try it.
You can feel hurt by someone & understand that they might be going through a lot, too.
https://nowmattersnow.org/skill/dialectics/
Do you dread standing up for yourself, setting boundaries, or dealing with conflict? Regina Renaye of Mindful + Melanated shares how to use GIVE, a skill for making those kinds of conversations easier.
GIVE stands for:
✅ be Gentle
✅ act Interested
✅ Validate
✅ use an Easy Manner
How could you give GIVE a try this week?
05/23/2026
This week we’re practicing the DBT skill: GIVE
You don’t have to choose between standing up for yourself or keeping other people happy. GIVE is a tool to help you set boundaries by: being Gentle, acting Interested, Validating, & using an Easy Manner.
Those steps can make a huge difference in all kinds of nerve-wracking conversations: asking a roommate to do dishes, setting boundaries with a friend, or bringing up concerns to a boss.
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