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The Self Development Collective is a personal development and self-help community that focuses on how to increase our self-confidence and improve our relationships. We chat and share ideas on topics like mental health, self-awareness, beliefs, self-esteem, inner work, and self-confidence as well as relationship topics such as attachment styles, communication tips, boundaries and family systems.
Growth vs. Change: Embracing Personal Growth in the New Year
Self Development Collective
17 minutes 19 seconds
10 months ago
Growth vs. Change: Embracing Personal Growth in the New Year
Growth vs. Change: Embracing Personal Growth in the New Year
Episode Description: A Journey of Personal Growth
🎧 Hey guys! I'm so excited to share this transformative episode with you. After having my baby (he's two months old now!), I've been doing a lot of reflection on how we approach growth and development, and I want to share something that's completely shifted my perspective.
The Power of Personal Growth Over Change
You know how at the end of every year, we talk about all the things we want to change about ourselves? Through my deep dive into psychotherapy and personal growth work, I've discovered something game-changing about how we approach our inner journey. What if instead of forcing change, we embraced understanding through curiosity?
Key Insights for Transformation
In this episode about authentic development, I share openly about:* Why fighting against parts of ourselves blocks genuine growth and leads to disconnection* How my relationship with anger transformed into a powerful catalyst for understanding* The breakthrough moment in my journey when I stopped trying to change and started getting curious* Why understanding our emotions is crucial for sustainable transformation* Practical strategies for embracing all parts of ourselves in our development journey
Real Talk About Personal Growth
I get really honest about my experiences - like being labeled "the angry one" and how that impacted my path to understanding myself. Through exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) and psychotherapy (I'm obsessed with Martha Sweezy's work!), I've discovered that real personal growth happens when we get curious about what our emotions are trying to tell us.
A Fresh Perspective on Personal Growth
This episode is perfect if you're feeling stuck in your journey or tired of traditional self-help advice. I share raw, authentic experiences about how shifting from "how can I change?" to "how can I grow?" has transformed my approach to development and understanding.
Embracing Your Whole Self
And as I always say - take what resonates, leave what doesn't. But I'm really curious to see how this new perspective might transform the way you work with all parts of yourself. Join me in this honest conversation about growth, where we explore how understanding ourselves, rather than trying to change ourselves, might be the key to authentic transformation.
Stay Connected
Follow along with my content:* New episodes every two weeks* Deep dives into psychological concepts made accessible* Real-life applications for your journey of growth
Links Mentioned
The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lernerhttps://www.amazon.com.au/Dance-Anger-Changing-Patterns-Relationships/dp/0062319043
Internal Family Systems Therapy for Shame and Guilt by Martha Sweezyhttps://amzn.asia/d/5qmcKlh
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Self Development Collective
The Self Development Collective is a personal development and self-help community that focuses on how to increase our self-confidence and improve our relationships. We chat and share ideas on topics like mental health, self-awareness, beliefs, self-esteem, inner work, and self-confidence as well as relationship topics such as attachment styles, communication tips, boundaries and family systems.
