Episode 104: The Power of Connection & Community
Think back to the people who impacted you most? Lisa started out summarizing a Mel Robbins podcast episode where Mel shared this recent study about who is having the most influence on your life, depending on your age and what decade of life you are in. Mel said that after age 18, the influence parents have on their children decreases significantly. She noted that from age 26-46, we are most influenced by our co-workers and work community. If you are interested in listening to her podcast, you can check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002?i=1000644164038
These research findings prompted us to talk about the people that have influenced us most, and the importance of making sure you are surrounding yourself with the people that will make you better, and not buy into the lie that you are stuck in that job or relationship. We can make all the excuses we want, but the truth of the matter is, we DO have a choice!
Sara shared a book she recently finished called The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hinderbrand. In the book, the main character shares a weekend with friends from each season of her life: a friend from her elementary and highschool years, a friend from her college years, a friend from the baby raising years, and then a friend from now when kids are all grown……the dynamics and potential conflict that would arise when all these people go away for the weekend.
Connections and communities can change and evolve, and we may even “outgrow” some of those relationships, and that is ok. That is not a bad thing. You get to choose.
We want to encourage you to take a “community audit” and evaluate if your community is the best fit for you! Be sure to reach out to us and tell us how this episode helped you! Give us a “shout out” on your social media platforms! Thank you! Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast. You can also connect with each of us here:
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