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Apr 2023
38m 37s

Ep 8. Don't Take Things Too Personally!

Jeremy Tusia & Ilan Volchek
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Taking things personally can be energetically draining and may perhaps leave us questioning our self-worth. Whether it’s copping criticism from your boss, being told that your cooking was crap or getting rejected by someone you fancy - these are all things we may take personally, but we don’t have to. 

Join Big Bros, Jeremy & Ilan, as they explore what it means to take things personally and discuss how criticism doesn’t have to be a reflection of our self-worth. Expect to learn how to catch yourself when you start taking things personally, as well as some tips and tricks to become more unphased by the comments of others.

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