Encouragementology
Kendell Boysen
The Power of Influence: Recognizing What Shapes Us and Taking Control
The Power of Influence: Recognizing What Shapes Us and Taking Control
The Power of Influence: Recognizing What Shapes Us and Taking Control
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Explore the power of influence with Kendell Boysen. Learn to recognise and manage the forces shaping your thoughts and actions.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise the subtle influences in your life from various sources.
- Understand the impact of social media on self-esteem and decision-making.
- Learn about negativity bias and why our brains are drawn to negative information.
- Set boundaries to avoid unhealthy comparisons and stress.
- Make intentional choices about the media you consume.
Influence is more than just peer pressure. It's subtle and can come from various sources like friends, family, social media, society, our inner dialogue, and even our environment
Ever wondered how much influence shapes your daily life? In this episode of Encouragementology, Kendell Boysen, a professional life and recovery coach, dives into the pervasive power of influence and how it can guide or mislead us. You'll learn to recognise the subtle and overt influences from friends, family, social media, and even your own inner dialogue. Kendell explains how these forces shape our choices, mindset, and identity, often without us realising it.
She shares startling statistics about social media's impact on self-esteem and purchasing decisions, revealing how influencers can sway us more than we think. Kendell also discusses the concept of negativity bias, explaining why our brains are so drawn to negative information and how this can distort our perception of reality. Psychotherapist Tyler Jensen joins the conversation to shed light on why negativity is so attractive to our brains.
Kendell encourages listeners to take control by being mindful of the media they consume and setting boundaries to avoid unhealthy comparisons. She emphasises the importance of making intentional choices about what we allow into our minds. The episode wraps up with practical advice on how to filter out negative influences and focus on what truly matters. Kendell challenges you to reflect on your daily influences and decide which ones deserve your attention.
It's an enlightening episode that offers valuable insights into taking back control of your thoughts and actions.