Are Your Friends Helping or Hindering Your Growth?
Episode Overview
Evaluate the impact of your friendships on your personal growth. Reflect on how your friends make you feel - energised or deflated? Consider making a list of your top five friends annually. Surround yourself with people who support your positive changes. Don't be afraid to make tough choices about friendships during recovery.
"Are those three people that are growing in their life? Are they three people that make you feel like authentically you?"
Matt Scoletti is back with another engaging episode of 'Livin the DREAM with Matt Scoletti', this time focusing on the impact your friends have on your life. Ever wondered if the people you surround yourself with are lifting you up or dragging you down? Matt dives into this question with his signature energy and honesty. He shares personal stories, including a tradition his dad started, where they'd write down their top five friends each year.
This simple exercise reveals how friendships evolve over time and encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships. Are your friends supportive? Do they make you feel authentically you? Matt even suggests a practical tip: check the last five people you've texted and consider how those interactions make you feel. Energised or deflated? This episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and actionable advice. Matt's own journey from alcoholism to a life of fitness and positivity adds depth to his message.
He openly discusses the tough choices he had to make about friendships during his recovery, emphasising the importance of surrounding yourself with people who support your growth. If you're looking for a thought-provoking listen that might just inspire you to audit your own friendships, this episode is a must-hear. Who are your friends? And more importantly, are they the right ones for you? Tune in to find out and maybe even start your own list of top five friends.