I used to believe in the idea of a difficult conversation—so much so that I’d do everything I could to avoid one, whether at home or work. The mere thought would bring anxiety and dread. I’d overthink every detail, analyse, procrastinate, and predict every possible outcome. By the time I finally faced the conversation, I was already emotionally exhausted.
But the P6 Constellation changed my perspective. I’ve realised that the phrase difficult conversation is simply a fiction—something I had already judged as difficult before it even began. I was creating stress around something that hadn’t even happened yet.
Shakespeare captured this perfectly in Hamlet: “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” My own mindset—not the conversation itself—was the real challenge. Once I let go of the label, I found that conversations became easier. They weren’t difficult—they were just conversations.
The P6 Constellation has become a valuable tool in my life, both at work and at home. It helps me slow down, notice old thought patterns, and shift from unhelpful overthinking to helpful thinking. No longer stuck in anxiety; just present to myself, aware, and ready for real conversations.
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