05: Balancing Emotional Support: Navigating the Ego and Authenticity
Holistic Men
| Kenneth Berentzen | Rating 0 (0) (0) |
| http://holisticmen.co | Launched: Aug 25, 2024 |
| Season: 1 Episode: 5 | |
Better Reflections: Finding Balance in Emotional Support
In this episode, I dive into the nuances of emotional support and how to strike the right balance. I've experienced both sides - being overly supportive to the point of enabling, and being brutally honest to a fault. The key is finding that sweet spot where you validate the person's perspective, while also providing honest feedback in a caring way.
I break down the difference between supporting someone's ego versus supporting their growth. The ego isn't inherently bad - it's just the construct of our personality. But we have to be mindful of when the ego is creating disharmony. It's about meeting the person where they're at and delivering tough truths only when invited and in a safe space.
This is a topic I'm still working on myself, so I'm sharing my thought process openly. I want to become a more genuinely supportive person, because I know that when I improve myself, I start to see better reflections in the world around me. After all, we have to "be the change we wish to see."
If you've struggled with providing the right kind of emotional support to your loved ones, I think you'll find a lot of value in this episode. Be sure to subscribe and share it with someone who could use a little guidance in this area. I'm always striving to be a better version of myself, and I hope this helps you do the same.
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Better Reflections: Finding Balance in Emotional Support
In this episode, I dive into the nuances of emotional support and how to strike the right balance. I've experienced both sides - being overly supportive to the point of enabling, and being brutally honest to a fault. The key is finding that sweet spot where you validate the person's perspective, while also providing honest feedback in a caring way.
I break down the difference between supporting someone's ego versus supporting their growth. The ego isn't inherently bad - it's just the construct of our personality. But we have to be mindful of when the ego is creating disharmony. It's about meeting the person where they're at and delivering tough truths only when invited and in a safe space.
This is a topic I'm still working on myself, so I'm sharing my thought process openly. I want to become a more genuinely supportive person, because I know that when I improve myself, I start to see better reflections in the world around me. After all, we have to "be the change we wish to see."
If you've struggled with providing the right kind of emotional support to your loved ones, I think you'll find a lot of value in this episode. Be sure to subscribe and share it with someone who could use a little guidance in this area. I'm always striving to be a better version of myself, and I hope this helps you do the same.
Hey there, friends! In this episode, I'm diving deep into the tricky topic of emotional support - the good, the bad, and the ugly. As someone who's been on both sides of this coin, I've got some juicy insights to share.
First off, let's talk about that pesky ego of ours. You know, the part of us that's like a needy toddler, always craving validation and attention? Well, turns out that ego isn't all bad - it's just part of being human. The key is finding that sweet spot between supporting someone's ego and actually helping them grow.
I'll walk you through what true emotional support looks like - it's not just nodding along and saying "there, there," my friends. Nope, it's about really listening, getting the full picture, and even sharing the tough truths (when the time is right). Because let's be real, sometimes we all need a reality check, even if it stings a little.
So join me as I navigate this delicate balance, sharing personal stories and hard-earned lessons. By the end, I guarantee you'll have a fresh perspective on how to be a rock-solid emotional support system for the people in your life. And who knows, you might even get a few laughs along the way!
So what are you waiting for? Hit that subscribe button, tell your friends, and let's dive in together. This is gonna be good, I can feel it!
Today I want to talk about emotional support and finding the right balance. I've seen both sides of this - where emotional support can be beneficial or not so beneficial.
Emotional support is often about validating someone's perspective and helping them maintain a stable inner environment. The first step is to truly listen and understand their point of view, even if you don't fully agree with it. Clarify anything you're unsure about to get the full picture.
At the same time, it's important to also share your honest thoughts and feelings, even if the other person may not want to hear it. But you have to do this in a caring, thoughtful way - not just blurting out your truth in a harsh or judgmental manner.
It's all about finding the right balance between supporting someone's ego/individuality, while also providing genuine, constructive feedback. If you're only validating their perspective, they may feel you don't really care. But if you're only giving them brutal honesty, they may feel attacked.
I know from personal experience what it feels like to not be understood. That's why it's so important to approach these conversations with empathy and care. Ask if it's a good time to discuss something difficult. Set the parameters. And deliver any feedback in a way that shows you have the other person's best interests at heart.
This is an area I'm still working on in my own life. But I believe that if I can become a better version of myself, I'll start to see better reflections of that in the world around me. It's about being the change you want to see.
I hope this helps provide some insights on navigating the balance of emotional support. Let me know if you have any other questions!