Relationship Tools

Most Generous Interpretation: A concept I love from Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy. Pursuing the most generous interpretation means assuming others have good intent OR understandable reasons for what they do, even when their actions are confusing or hurtful. Dr. Becky believes that people are intrinsically "good inside." Believing that means shifting from interpretations that label someone's identity (ex: a difficult person) to the specific behavior (acting out because they're overwhelmed). Intentionally choosing empathy can help us sidestep our brains' natural negativity bias.