Reclaim Your Power: Setting Non-Negotiables in Relationships
Episode Overview
Maintain your chosen habits and routines despite new relationships. Recognise when you're compromising essential aspects of yourself. Understand that giving away your power is often self-imposed. Communicate clearly about your non-negotiables from the start. Stay true to your authentic self to foster healthier relationships.
When you give your power away like that to new situations and people, it's because you don't have your own chosen identity on lockdown
In this episode of Levelheaded Talk, Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero tackle a topic that hits close to home for many - the concept of non-negotiables in relationships. Dr. Vitz dives into how we often give away our power by compromising on essential aspects of ourselves to sustain new relationships or jobs. Ever found yourself quitting the gym or dropping a beloved hobby because you started dating someone new? You're not alone. Dr.
Vitz uses relatable examples to illustrate how we lose sight of our own identity and why it's crucial to maintain our chosen habits and routines. She emphasises that when we allow external factors to dictate our emotional state, we essentially hand over control of our lives. The conversation is peppered with humour and real-life anecdotes, making it both engaging and thought-provoking. Dr.
Vitz and Jon discuss the importance of recognising when you're shape-shifting to fit into someone else's expectations and how this can lead to long-term dissatisfaction. They stress the need for clear communication and staying true to your authentic self from the get-go. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling to balance personal growth with relationship dynamics. It offers practical advice on maintaining your identity while fostering healthy, supportive relationships.
So, if you're ready to reclaim your power and set those non-negotiables, this episode is your guide.