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Apr 2025
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216 | Letting Go: The Art of Not Taking ...

Heather Pettey - Author | Speaker | Mindset Coach
About this episode

Transform Your Life: How to Stop Taking Things Personally In this episode of the Life Coach BFF Show, Heather Pettey, a certified life coach, discusses the transformative power of not taking things personally.

Heather shares a personal story of how she learned this lesson the hard way and offers practical tips for letting go of the weight of others' words and actions.

Key takeaways include breathing before reacting, gaining perspective, focusing on what matters, and practicing self-compassion.

Heather also emphasizes the importance of supportive connections and invites listeners to join her community for further encouragement and guidance. Don't miss this empowering episode filled with encouragement, practical advice, and a bit of laughter.

Connect with Host Heather Pettey:

Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com

Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1

Linkedin: @HeatherPettey

Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Facebook Group: @midlifemoxie Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com

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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.

 

00:00 Welcome to Life Coach, BFF Show!

00:34 The Power of Not Taking Things Personally

02:02 A Personal Story: Learning the Hard Way

03:59 Why You Shouldn't Take Things Personally

04:51 Practical Tips to Stop Taking Things Personally

07:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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