Relationships in our professional and private lives are crucial to our personal well-being. Especially if you are faced with challenges in your professional dealings with employees, and there will always be challenges, you should start asking yourself what these emerging issues are trying to tell you personally. Every external conflict reflects an internal conflict. It is therefore clear that the first and most important relationship is the one with yourself.
1. the meaning of “Can you feel yourself?”
Of course you know the challenges that 2025 has in store for us. In an age where digital interactions often supersede personal ones, the question “Can you feel yourself?” is becoming increasingly important. It’s not just about feeling yourself, but about a deeper connection to your feelings and your inner self. The answer to this question directly influences your relationships with others.
2. the important role of relationships
A. Different types of relationships
Relationships determine our lives. Be it the relationship with your family, friends, colleagues, superiors or even yourself. Every single one of these relationships has the potential to either enrich or burden your life. The quality of these relationships is crucial to your overall well-being.
B. Quality of relationships
Let’s take an example. You have a brother with whom you don’t see much. Your relationship is “okay”. But imagine if you spent more time together and had more in-depth conversations. The quality of your relationship would increase enormously, and you would feel that in every aspect of your life. So always ask yourself: are you satisfied with “okay”, or do you want more?
3. the relationship with yourself
A. Self-reflection and honesty
A good relationship with others depends heavily on how you feel about yourself. Radical honesty and self-reflection are crucial here. Be honest with yourself: In what areas are you deceiving yourself? Where are you suppressing your true feelings?
B. Strategies for self-improvement
Start with a positive inner dialog. Don’t say a negative word about yourself. Motivate yourself, even in challenging situations. This is the first step towards a better relationship with yourself and therefore with others.
4. authenticity in all areas of life
A. How to become authentic
Authenticity is the foundation of every relationship. To be authentic, you must first clearly define your values and live by them – unconditionally. Authenticity is not context-dependent; it should be present in every area of life. Do you trust yourself? Are you honest in what you do and say?
B. Clarification of values and radical honesty
Be aware of your values and represent them non-negotiably. Radical honesty is a must. People can sense when you’re not being honest, and that weakens any relationship. So, be honest – always and everywhere.
5. overcoming blockages and traumatic experiences
Traumatic experiences and inner blocks prevent you from being authentic and having deep relationships. Perhaps you remember an experience from your childhood that affected your self-worth. Such experiences leave scars that unconsciously influence your current relationships.
A. Coaching example:
An example from coaching: A CEO who feels inferior remembers a situation from elementary school that had a lasting impact on his self-esteem. Recognizing and coming to terms with such experiences can dramatically change your life. Identify and release your inner blockages so that you can live an authentic and fulfilling life.
B. Ways to identify and dissolve inner blockages
The first step is to be radically honest with yourself. Question yourself and your feelings. Physical experiences such as cold showers or present meditation can help to release blocked emotions.
6 Conclusion: Feeling as the key to fulfilling relationships
In 2025, the question “Can you feel?” is no longer just a self-reflective exercise, but an essential part of an authentic and fulfilling life. The quality of your relationships – whether with yourself or with others – depends largely on how deeply you understand and allow your own feelings.
Through self-reflection and radical honesty, you can identify and overcome blocks and traumatic experiences that interfere with your ability to have deep relationships. Consider measures such as positive inner dialog, living authentically according to clearly defined values and physical-mental stimulation to release emotional baggage.
Feeling and understanding yourself deeply leads to more authentic interactions with others. Constantly invest in your emotional health, continually work on your relationships and have the courage to be honest with yourself. By integrating these principles into your life, you will have a deep, lasting impact not only on your own wellbeing, but also on the wellbeing of those around you. Bring the question “Can you feel?” into your life daily and allow it to guide you to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
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